A collection of ten books by the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator, with a brief biography and short essays by colleagues--including Jerry Pinkney and Eric Carle--who have been influenced by his work.

Snowy day -- Word from Jerry Pinkney -- Whistle for Willie -- Letter to Amy -- Peter's chair -- Word from Simms Taback -- Goggles! -- Jennie's hat -- Hi, cat! -- Word from Reynolds Ruffins -- Apt. 3 -- Word from Eric Carle -- Louie's search -- Pet show -- About the author.