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(1932-2011) Author. Simms Taback was born in East Bronx and died in Ventura, California. He was an author of children’s books.

Full Name

Simms Taback

Locations

Bronx

Author's Timeline


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Mr. Taback taught at Syracuse University.

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Mr. Taback had a studio in Woodstock, New York.

1932

BIRTH

Simms Taback was born in the East Bronx, New York, on February 13, 1932.

1953

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Mr. Taback graduated from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art in Manhattan, New York.

1967

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Mr. Taback taught at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York, from 1967 until 1982.

1977

LITWORK

Joseph Had A Little Overcoat
Random House


Children's book, received a Caldecott Award in 2000.

1997

LITWORK

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Viking Juvenile
670869392
Children's book, received a Caldecott Honor in 1998.

2002

LITWORK

This Is The House That Jack Built
Putnam Juvenile
399234888
Children's book.

2005

LITWORK

Kibitzers and Fools
Viking Juvenile
670059552
Children's book.

2007

LITWORK

I Miss You Every Day
Viking Juvenile
670061921
Children's book.

2008

LITWORK

Simms Taback's Safari Animals
Blue Apple Books
1934706191
Children's book.

2009

LITWORK

Simms Taback's City Animals
Blue Apple Books
1934706523
Children's book.

2010

LITWORK

Postcards From Camp


Children's book.

2010

LITWORK

Mommies and Babies
Blue Apple Books
1609050053
Children's book.

2011

DEATH

Simms Taback died in Ventura, California, on December 25, 2011.

2011

LITWORK

Simms Taback's Farm Animals
Blue Apple Books
1609050789
Children's book.

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