Al Perkins (children's author)

Al Perkins
Born August 27, 1904
New York City, New York, USA
Died February 10, 1975(1975-02-10) (aged 70)
La Jolla, California, USA

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 series.[4]

Bibliography

  • Don and Donna Go to Bat (Beginner Books, 1966) — illustrated by B. Tobey
  • 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
  • High Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates (Beginner Books, 1968) — illustrated by Philip Wende
  • Meet Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Wonderful Magical Car! (Random House, 1968) — illustrated by John Hanna
  • The Ear Book (Random House, 1968) — illustrated by William O'Brian
  • King Midas and the Golden Touch (Scholastic, 1969) — illustrated by Haig and Regina Shekerjian
  • Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (Random House, 1969) — illustrated by Eric Gurney
  • The Nose Book (Random House, 1970) — illustrated by Roy McKie
  • 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

References

  1. ↑ "Easy Reading for Beginners". The New York Times. 1966-11-06. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  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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