Leonard Weisgard
Leonard Weisgard  | |
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| Born | Leonard Joseph Weisgard December 12, 1916  | 
| Died | January 14, 2000 (aged 83) | 
| Education | Pratt Institute | 
| Known for | Children's picture book illustration | 
| Notable work | Collaborations with Margaret Wise Brown | 
| Spouse | Phyllis Monnot | 
| Awards | Caldecott Medal  1947  | 
Leonard Joseph Weisgard (December 13, 1916 – January 14, 2000) was an American writer and illustrator of more than 200 children's books. He is known best for his collaborations with writer Margaret Wise Brown.