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| Byron Barton | |
Byron Barton, children's picture book creator, died June 3, his publisher reported. He was 92.
Early in his career, Barton worked as a photo animator in television at CBS and an illustrator for an advertising studio. In 1971, his first book, Elephant, was published by Seabury Press. He then became the author-artist of many beloved picture books for the youngest reader, including My Car; My Bus; My Bike; and My House. He also illustrated books by other authors, among them Mirra Ginsburg, Russell Hoban, Jack Prelutsky, Charlotte Pomerantz, and Sarah Weeks.
His Greenwillow and HarperCollins titles have earned many awards and honors, including six ALA Notable Children's Books, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books selection, six School Library Journal Best Books of the Year selections, and two Reading Rainbow picks. His books continue to be read, shared, and cherished by countless children and their librarians, teachers, and caregivers.
My House--published by Greenwillow Books in 2016--was Barton's last book. In recent years he created art through painting and other mediums such as fiber art and needlework.