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About William Steig

William Steig (1907 - 2003) was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature. Most noted for the books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, he also created the character Shrek, who inspired the popular movie series.

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World Animal Day

Love animals? You'll love Doctor De Soto by William Steig. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

14 days ago

World Animal Day

What's your favourite animal? Doctor De Soto is full of them! By William Steig, published by Puffin

14 days ago

Read a book day

Loving Shrek! by William Steig.

1 month ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read Shrek! by William Steig.

1 month ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Amos & Boris by William Steig from Penguin Random House Children's UK

2 months ago

International Day of Friendship

So why not read Amos & Boris by William Steig from Puffin

2 months ago

Parents Day (USA)

Why not read Pete's a Pizza by William Steig from Puffin 

2 months ago

Parents Day (USA)

Why not read Pete's a Pizza by William Steig from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

2 months ago

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