Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Lois Ehlert

Born: November 9, 1934
Died: May 25, 2021 (aged 86)
Bio: Lois Ehlert was an author and illustrator of children's books, most having to do with nature. Ehlert won the Caldecott Honor for Color Zoo. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Known for:
- Leaf Man (2005)
- Growing vegetable soup (1987)
- Planting a rainbow (1988)
- Color Zoo Board Book (1989)
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (1989)