Bruce Degen | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York, USA | June 14, 1945
Education | • Art Major, LaGuardia High School • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cooper Union • Masters of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute |
Known for | Illustration |
Notable work | Jamberry, The Magic School Bus series, Jesse Bear series, Commander Toad series, Daddy is a Doodlebug, Shirley's Wonderful Baby. |
Spouse | Christine |
Children | 2 |
Bruce Degen (born June 14, 1945) is an American illustrator and writer with over forty children's books to his credit.[1] He may be known best for illustrating The Magic School Bus, a picture book series written by Joanna Cole. He has collaborated with writers Nancy White Carlstrom, on the Jesse Bear books, and Jane Yolen, on the Commander Toad series. He has written and self-illustrated Jamberry, Daddy Is a Doodlebug, and Shirley's Wonderful Baby.