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Roger Duvoisin (1900-1980) was born in Geneva, Switzerland, and graduated from the cole des Arts et Metiers and the cole des Beaux-Arts. In the late 1920s, he immigrated to the United States, where he soon began writing and illustrating children's books. The author of more than forty of his own books, Duvoisin also collaborated with many writers, including his wife, Louise Fatio Duvoisin, and Alvin Tresselt, with whom he won a Caldescott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow in 1948 and the Caldecott Honor Award for Hide and Seek Fog in 1966.
Roger Duvoisin's art remains fresh, and his work has lasting appeal, largely because of his affection and respect for his audience. --Susan A. Burgess Nice for any season. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Children's author/illustrator extraordinaire Roger Duvoisin reminds us in his 1956 classic, <i>The House of Four Seasons</i>, that winter won't be here forever. --<i>Picture Book Illustration Blog </i> <i> </i> One of my favourite books when I was a small gal...lovely.... A beautiful book. --<i>Meet Me at Mike's Blog</i> Duvoisin's story was published over forty years ago, but it is as fresh as the day it was published. --Cathie Hilterbran Cooper, <i>Color and Shape Books for All Ages</i> [Duvoisin's] career as an author and illustrator is immense.... Duvoisin's art evolves throughout his illustrious 48-year career.... The characters are marvelous, including their faces and their backsides! His use of color is vibrant and striking. --<i>Three Books a Night Blog</i>
