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- Bill Peet, a legendary Disney artist and writer who drew such indelible characters as Dumbo, wrote the screenplay for “101 Dalmatians” and went on to create 35 children’s books with curiosity-tweaking titles ranging from “Capyboppy” to “Whingdingdilly,” has died.
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William Bartlett Peet (né Peed; [1] January 29, 1915 – May 11, 2002) was an American children's book illustrator and a story writer and animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Peet joined Disney in 1937 and worked first on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) near the end of its production.
Bill Peet books are valued by teachers, parents and librarians because they instill of love of reading in children. They make reading fun. All of his books are on the accelerated reader book list. Click on the images below to learn more about his books, listed in alphabetical order.
Bill Peet, Walt Disney's greatest story man for 27 years, also wrote and illustrated 36 books for children. Praised by educators because they are fun to read and beautifully illustrated. Some are in verse and every book features a different character.
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Bill Peet was born William Bartlett Peed (later changing his last name to Peet) on January 29, 1915, in rural Indiana. He grew up in Indianapolis and from childhood on was always drawing. In fact, Peet often got in trouble for doodling in school, but one teacher encouraged him, and his interest in art continued. He received his art education throug...
In 1937, when he was 22 years old, Bill Peet began working for Walt Disney Studios and shortly thereafter married Margaret Brunst. Despite clashes with Walt Disney, Peet stayed at Walt Disney Studios for 27 years. While he started as an animator, Peet quickly became known for his ability to develop a story, having honed his storytelling abilities t...
Bill Peet's illustrations were at the heart of his stories. Even his autobiography for children is illustrated. Peet's love for animals and his sense of the ridiculous, coupled with a concern for the environment and for the feelings of others, make his books effective on several levels: as enjoyable stories and as gentle lessons on caring for the e...
Nash, Eric P. “Bill Peet, 87, Disney Artist And Children's Book Author.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 18 May 2002.May 11, 2002 · Bill Peet was an American children's book illustrator and a story writer for Disney Studios. He joined Disney in 1937 and worked on The Jungle Book , Song of the South , Cinderella , One Hundred and One Dalmatians , The Sword in the Stone , Goliath II , Sleeping Beauty , Peter Pan , Alice in Wonderland , Dumbo , Pinocchio , Fantasia , The Three ...
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Bill Peet has 48 books on Goodreads with 46575 ratings. Bill Peet’s most popular book is Capyboppy.
BILL PEET'S APPROACH TO WRITING. WHAT BILL PEET READ. ACCELERATED READER BOOK LIST. EARLY ILLUSTRATION WORK AWARDS.
