Al Perkins (children's author)

Al Perkins (1904–1975) was the author of several children's books, including Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb, The Digging-est Dog, and The Ear Book.[1][2][3] He also wrote early titles in the Beginner Books and Bright and Early Books series.[4]

Al Perkins
BornAugust 27, 1904
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1975(1975-02-10) (aged 70)
La Jolla, California, U.S.

Bibliography
  • Don and Donna Go to Bat (Beginner Books, 1966) — illustrated by B. Tobey - His first work.
  • The Digging-est Dog (Beginner Books, 1967) — illustrated by Eric Gurney
  • Hugh Lofting's Travels of Doctor Dolittle (Beginner Books, 1967) — illustrated by Philip Wende
  • Meet Doctor Dolittle (Random House, 1967) - illustrated by Lean Jason
  • High Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates (Beginner Books, 1968) — illustrated by Philip Wende
  • Ian Fleming's Story of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Beginner Books, 1968) - illustrated by B. Tobey
  • Meet Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Wonderful Magical Car! (Random House, 1968) — illustrated by John Hanna
  • The Ear Book (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books, 1968/2007) — illustrated by William O'Brian/Henry Payne
  • King Midas and the Golden Touch (Beginner Books/Scholastic, 1969/1973) — illustrated by Harold Berson/Haig and Regina Shekerjian
  • Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1969) — illustrated by Eric Gurney
  • The Nose Book (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1970/2002) — illustrated by Roy McKie/Joe Mathieu
  • Tubby and the Lantern (Beginner Books, 1971) — illustrated by Rowland B. Wilson
  • Tubby and the Poo-Bah (Beginner Books, 1972) — illustrated by Rowland B. Wilson - His final work before his death.
  • The Big Red Book of Beginner Books (Beginner Books, 1995) - with Joan Heilbroner, Marlin Sadler, Mike McClintock, P.D. Eastman and Robert Lopshire, illustrated by Robert Lopshire, P.D. Eastman, Eric Gurney, Roger Bollen and Fritz Seibel
  • My Big Book of Beginner Books about Me (Beginner Books, 2011) - with Dr. Seuss and Graham Tether, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Joe Mathieu and Sylvie Wickstrom
  • The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books (Beginner Books, 2017) - with Dr. Seuss and Robert Lopshire, illustrated by Eric Gurney, Dr. Seuss, Art Cummings and Robert Lopshire - His final work after his death in 1975.

References
  1. "Easy Reading for Beginners". The New York Times. November 6, 1966. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  2. Daley, Lauren. "Books parents love to read to their children". southcoasttoday.com.
  3. "Apps – Access My Library – Gale". accessmylibrary.com.
  4. "Kids@Random – Catalog – Al Perkins". randomhouse.com.


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