Steig, William: - William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author of award-winning books for children.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Steig, and four children..
He was also the US nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards as an illustrator in 1982, and then as an author in 1988.
Steig also received the Christopher Award, the Irma Simonton Black Award, the William Allen White Children\'s Book Award, the America Book Award, and Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award.
Steig is also the creator of Shrek! which inspired the Dreamworks films.
Most notably Sylvester and the Magic Pebble , for which he received the Caldecott Medal
The Amazing Bone , a Caldecott Honor book
Amos & Boris , a National Book Award Finalist; and Abel\'s Island and Doctor De Soto , both Newbery Honor books.
Steig, William: - William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author of award-winning books for children
