Al Perkins (1904–1975) was the writer of several children's books, including ''Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb'', '' The Digging-est Dog'', and ''The Ear Book''. He also wrote early titles in the

Beginner Books Beginner Books is the Random House imprint for young children ages 3–9, co-founded by Phyllis Cerf with Ted Geisel, more often known as Dr. Seuss, and his wife Helen Palmer Geisel. Their first book was Dr. Seuss's ''The Cat in the Hat'' (19 ...

and Bright and Early Books series.

Bibliography

* ''Don and Donna Go to Bat'' (Beginner Books, 1966) — illustrated by B. Tobey - His first work. * ''The Digging-est Dog'' (Beginner Books, 1967) — illustrated by Eric Gurney * ''

Hugh Lofting Hugh John Lofting (14 January 1886 – 26 September 1947) was an English-American writer, trained as a civil engineer, who created the classic children's literature character Doctor Dolittle. The fictional physician talking to animals, based i ...

's Travels of

Doctor Dolittle Doctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting starting with the 1920 '' The Story of Doctor Dolittle''. He is a physician who shuns human patients in favour of animals, with whom he can speak in th ...

'' (Beginner Books, 1967) — illustrated by Philip Wende * ''Meet

'' (Random House, 1967) - illustrated by Lean Jason * ''

's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates'' (Beginner Books, 1968) — illustrated by Philip Wende * ''

Ian Fleming Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer, best known for his postwar ''James Bond'' series of spy novels. Fleming came from a wealthy family connected to the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co., and his ...

's Story of

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' is a 1968 children's film, children's Musical film, musical fantasy film directed by Ken Hughes and produced by Albert R. Broccoli. It stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle, ...

'' (Beginner Books, 1968) - illustrated by B. Tobey * '' Meet Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Wonderful Magical Car!'' (Random House, 1968) — illustrated by John Hanna * ''The Ear Book'' (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books, 1968/2007) — illustrated by William O'Brian/Henry Payne * '' King Midas and the Golden Touch'' (Beginner Books/Scholastic, 1969/1973) — illustrated by

Harold Berson Harold Berson (23 November 1926 – February 1986) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of children's books. Early life and education Berson was born in New York City, grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Cal ...

/Haig and Regina Shekerjian * ''Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb'' (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1969) — illustrated by Eric Gurney * ''The Nose Book'' (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1970/2002) — illustrated by

Roy McKie Roy McKie (usually spelled McKié; October 8, 1921 – January 8, 2015) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books, most notably under the Beginner Books imprint. He illustrated many books penned by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. ...

/Joe Mathieu * ''Tubby and the Lantern'' (Beginner Books, 1971) — illustrated by Rowland B. Wilson * ''Tubby and the Poo-Bah'' (Beginner Books, 1972) — illustrated by Rowland B. Wilson - His final work before his death. * ''The Big Red Book of Beginner Books'' (Beginner Books, 1995) - with Joan Heilbroner, Marlin Sadler, Mike McClintock, P.D. Eastman and

Robert Lopshire Robert Lopshire (April 14, 1927 – May 4, 2002) is best known for his popular children's book Put Me In the Zoo. Life and career Lopshire was born in Sarasota, Florida. He attended the city's elementary and high schools. Lophsire ...

, illustrated by Robert Lopshire, P.D. Eastman, Eric Gurney, Roger Bollen and Fritz Seibel * ''My Big Book of Beginner Books about Me'' (Beginner Books, 2011) - with Dr. Seuss and Graham Tether, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Joe Mathieu and Sylvie Wickstrom * ''The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books'' (Beginner Books, 2017) - with Dr. Seuss and Robert Lopshire, illustrated by Eric Gurney, Dr. Seuss, Art Cummings and Robert Lopshire - His final work after his death in 1975.

References

External links

Al Perkins on Library Thing
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