Robert McCloskey wrote his book in 1941. Inspired by time spent in the Boston Gardens and by May Massee, a teacher and librarian by trade, and a book editor. May Massee contributed to childrens literature by starting the first juvenile department in 1932. McCloskey was the Caldcott winner in 1942.
His book is the official children's book of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A memorial was built to honor the McCloskey's book in 2003. It is fun for kids to see in the Boston Gardens and climb on.
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