Writing
William Steig
Born — Died
1907-11-14 — 2003-10-03
Known for
Writing
Credits
5 titles
William Steig (/ˈstiːɡ/; November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for the picture book Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and Doctor De Soto. He was the U.S. nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a children's book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.
Known for
5.2A kind-hearted mouse dentist and his wife find a clever way to treat a crafty fox who comes to them with a sore tooth in this Oscar nominated short, adapted from William Steig's children's book.
Doctor De Soto
1984
6.7One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Abel's Island
1988
7.0Pete's parents know exactly what to do when Pete's in a bad mood. They turn Pete into the funniest pizza ever.
Pete's a Pizza
2000
NRA lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Amazing Bone
1987
3.0Irene summons up all her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver a ball gown to the duchess.
Brave Irene
1989
Behind the camera
5.2A kind-hearted mouse dentist and his wife find a clever way to treat a crafty fox who comes to them with a sore tooth in this Oscar nominated short, adapted from William Steig's children's book.
Doctor De Soto
1984
6.7One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Abel's Island
1988
7.0Pete's parents know exactly what to do when Pete's in a bad mood. They turn Pete into the funniest pizza ever.
Pete's a Pizza
2000
NRA lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
The Amazing Bone
1987
3.0Irene summons up all her courage in the face of a fierce snowstorm when her mother falls ill and Irene must deliver a ball gown to the duchess.
Brave Irene
1989