Eileen Christelow
Eileen Christelow is an acclaimed American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for her popular Five Little Monkeys series. Born in Washington, D.C., she studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania before working as a freelance photographer and graphic designer. She transitioned to writing and illustrating children's picture books in the early 1980s, creating numerous humorous fiction and non-fiction works.
Awards
['Wisconsin Golden Archer Award', 'Washington Irving Fiction Award', 'Land of Enchantment Award', 'Maud Hart Lovelace Award', "International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choice", "American Library Association Notable Children's Book", 'Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award']
Notable Works
['Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed', 'Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree', 'Vote!', 'What Do Illustrators Do?', 'Letters from a Desperate Dog']
