Ian Falconer
AmericanPicture BookChildren's Bookb. 1959 — d. 2023
Ian Woodward Falconer (1959–2023) was an American author, illustrator, and set and costume designer. He is best known for creating the bestselling 'Olivia' children's book series, which began as a Christmas gift for his niece. Before his success in children's literature, he had a distinguished career in theater and opera design, often collaborating with artist David Hockney, and created over 30 covers for The New Yorker.
Awards
['Caldecott Honor (2001)', "Parents' Choice Gold Award (2000)", "BookSense Illustrated Children's Book of the Year (2002)", "Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award (2006)"]
Notable Works
['Olivia', 'Olivia Saves the Circus', 'Olivia...and the Missing Toy', 'Olivia Forms a Band', 'Two Dogs']
