
Norman Rockwell, the foremost chronicler of small-town American life in paint, wrote just one work of fiction, a children's story, first published in McCall's magazine in 1967. It was later republished by Funk & Wagnalls as a book, but this edition is based on Rockwell's original...

Beloved American artist Norman Rockwell wrote and illustrated just one
children's book, and now it's on the "Dragonfly" list In a touching tale,
believed to be autobiographical, an awkward young wood thrush leaves home in
search of his own genius and discovers...



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Beloved American artist Norman Rockwell wrote and illustrated just one children's book, "Willie Was Different". In a touching tale believed to be autobiographical, an awkward young wood thrush leaves home in search of his own genius and discovers his talent for musical improvisation...