E. B. White - Beyond Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little (Hardcover, Library binding)

Wilbur, Charlotte, Stuart . . . these beloved talking animals have moved generations of readers to laughter and tears. But who was the man behind these stories? Many may be surprised to learn that E. B. White was not, first and foremost, a children's author. While he did develop an early love for nature and animals, White spent much of his career as a writer for The New Yorker magazine, where he used his sharp wit and natural writing ability to comment on everyday life. Author Laura Baskes Litwin deftly conveys White's sense of humor through anecdotes and an engaging narrative style. Readers will enjoy learning the inspirations behind their favorite children's stories while gaining a new respect for White and his extraordinary range of talents.