Leo Lionni

January 9, 2024
Children's Author

Quick Facts

Leo Lionni
Full Name Leo Lionni
Occupation Children's Author
Date Of Birth May 5, 1910(1910-05-05)
Age 114
Date Of Death 1999-10-12
Birthplace Amsterdam
Country Netherlands
Birth City North Holland
Horoscope Taurus

Leo Lionni Biography

Name Leo Lionni
Birthday May 5
Birth Year 1910
Place Of Birth Amsterdam
Home Town North Holland
Birth Country Netherlands
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Nora Lionni
Children(s) Paul Lionni, Louis Lionni

Leo Lionni is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on May 5, 1910 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Italian illustrator and writer for children most well-known for his use of collage as a technique for his drawings. In 1962, his book Inch By Inch won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.

When he was working in advertising, he requested works from the younger While working in advertising, he commissioned work from a young Andy Warhol..

He was married to Nora Maffi whose father founded the Italian Communist Party, and they had two kids together.

Leo Lionni Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Children's Author
House Living in own house.

Leo Lionni is one of the richest Children's Author from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leo Lionni 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he began his career in writing, the writer was employed in the role of art director at various East Coast advertising agencies and for Fortune magazine.

As an ad executive the man was responsible for accounts of companies like the Ford and Chrysler motor companies.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leo Lionni Dating?

According to our records, Leo Lionni married to Nora Lionni. As of December 1, 2023, Leo Lionni’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Leo Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Leo Lionni celebrates birthday on May 5 of every year.

What is Leo Lionni famous for?

Introduction. The author and illustrator Leo Lionni created more than 40 books for children. These books are famous for their simple pictures that artfully add to the meaning of his stories. Many of the stories he created are short fables, or tales that teach a lesson in life.

How does Leo Lionni make his illustrations?

His characters are brought to life via paper cutouts (including cutouts of painted paper), as well as inventive manipulations of paint, including stamping and pressing. The results are ethereal and soft—his mice are textured with the fuzzy edges of fine, handmade paper, and his seaweed forests look like lace.

Who wrote Swimmy?

Leo Lionni

Who illustrated Frederick?

Leo Lionni

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Eastman’s Are You My Mother? a treasured classic. Originally created by Dr. Seuss , Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

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