David Wiesner
Author · born 1956

David Wiesner

David Wiesner is an American picture book illustrator and writer (born 1956). Born in Bridgewater Township.

Our catalogue lists 4 books by David Wiesner, mostly dragon fantasy, mermaid fiction and ghost story. They span 1987 to 2017. The most-read is Free Fall (1988).

Books by David Wiesner

  • Cover of Free Fall

    Free Fall

    David Wiesner

    1988★ 4.4

  • Cover of The Loathsome Dragon

    The Loathsome Dragon

    David Wiesner, Kim Kahng

    1987★ 4.3

  • Cover of Fish Girl

    Fish Girl

    David Wiesner, Donna Jo Napoli

    2017★ 4.7

  • Cover of Gonna Roll the Bones

    Gonna Roll the Bones

    David Wiesner, Fritz Leiber

    2004

Biography

David Wiesner (born February 5, 1956) is an American illustrator and writer of children's books, known best for picture books including some that tell stories without words. As an illustrator he has won three Caldecott Medals recognizing the year's "most distinguished American picture book for children" and he was one of five finalists in 2008 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition available for creators of children's books. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wiesner

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