Alvin Tresselt
Americanb. 1916 — d. 2000
Alvin Tresselt was an American children's book author and graphic designer known for his "mood" picture books that focused on setting and description rather than plot and character. Many of his books were popular with teachers for their environmental themes. He wrote over fifty books for children, which have sold over a million copies. His book 'White Snow, Bright Snow' received the Caldecott Medal, and he also retold the Ukrainian folktale 'The Mitten'.
Awards
['Caldecott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow (1948)', 'Caldecott Honor for Rain Drop Splash (1947)', 'Caldecott Honor for Hide and Seek Fog (1965)']
Notable Works
['White Snow, Bright Snow', 'The Mitten', 'Rain Drop Splash', 'Hide and Seek Fog', 'The Beaver Pond', 'Autumn Harvest', 'Sun Up']
