Maud Petersham

About The Author

Maud Petersham was an internationally renowned writer and artist who helped define the modern picture book. Born to a deep-rooted American family in 1890, Maud attended Vassar College in 1912 and later studied at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art. She and her husband Miska worked prolifically for over fifty years, illustrating more than 120 books.

Books by Maud Petersham

The Rooster Crows

A Book of American Rhymes and Jingles

By Maud Petersham and Miska Petersham
Illustrated by Maud Petersham
The Caldecott Medal–winning collection of classic American rhymes, songs, and jingles.
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