About the Author
Dan Yaccarino has been making books and entertainment for children for more than 30 years, including the animated series
Oswald and
Doug Unplugs, and the picture books
Unlovable,
Five Little Pumpkins and The Luna Sisters
series. Dan’s children’s books have been named to the Texas Bluebonnet list, the
Kirkus Best Children’s Book list, the
New York Times 10 Best Illustrated list, and the Bologna Ragazzi. He is also the recipient of ALA Notable Books and state awards. An Italian American, Dan’s heritage inspired him to write and illustrate
All the Way to America, which depicted his family’s immigration from Sorrento to New York City, and now
Piccolo. He invites you to visit him online at
danyaccarino.com.
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