Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Munro Leaf

Born: December 4, 1905
Died: December 21, 1976 (aged 71)
Bio: Wilbur Monroe Leaf , was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, a children's classic which he wrote on a yellow legal-length pad in less than an hour.
Known for:
- The Story of Ferdinand (1936)
- Manners can be fun (1936)
- Wee Gillis (1938)
- How to Behave and Why (1946)
- How to Speak Politely & Why (1934)