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William Steig

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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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Read a book day

Loving Shrek! by William Steig.

11 days ago

Read a book day

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

11 days ago

International Day of Friendship

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

1 month ago

International Day of Friendship

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

1 month ago

Parents Day (USA)

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

1 month ago

Parents Day (USA)

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

1 month ago

International Joke Day

A book that will make you all laugh! Shrek! by William Steig from Puffin

2 months ago

International Joke Day

A book that will make you all laugh! Wizzil by William Steig from Puffin

2 months ago

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