Actor Peter Brown

Peter Brown

1979 (45 лет)
Peter Brown is a celebrated American author and illustrator known for his children's picture books. He received a Caldecott Honor in 2013 for his illustrations in Creepy Carrots!. Brown grew up in Hopewell, New Jersey, and studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design. After moving to New York City in 2002, he transitioned from working on animated TV shows to writing and illustrating children's books, starting with Flight of the Dodo.

Since then, he has authored and illustrated numerous award-winning books, including The Wild Robot and its sequels, which have become bestsellers. His accolades include multiple E.B. White Awards, Horn Book Awards, and recognition as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. In 2024, an animated film adaptation of The Wild Robot was released.

Brown's notable works also include Children Make Terrible Pets, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, and My Teacher Is a Monster!, all of which have earned various accolades and are recognized as Junior Library Guild selections.