Bill Peet

1915–2002 (age 87)

Children's book author and story artist

Biography

Children's book author and story artist Bill Peet brought imaginative worlds to life, first by shaping Disney classics and later by writing beloved stories that invited children to dream boldly.

His whimsical drawings and gentle morals continue to inspire readers, and admirers still pause at Forest Lawn Memorial Park to honor the storyteller who shared so much joy.

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