Paul Galdone (June 2, 1907 – November 7, 1986) was an illustrator and writer known best for children's picture books.
[1] Galdone illustrated nearly all of Eve Titus' books, including Basil of Baker Street series which was translated to the screen in the animated Disney film, The Great Mouse Detective.
[2] His books Anatole (1956); Tom, Tom the Piper's Son (1964); and The Little Red Hen (1973) received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews.
[3] His retellings of classic tales like The Little Red Hen have become staples.
[6] On November 7, 1986 at age 79, he died of a heart attack in Nyack, New York.