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Simms Taback

Simms Taback (February 13, 1932 – December 25, 2011) was an American writer, graphic artist, and illustrator of more than 35 books. He won the 2000 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, and was a runner-up in 1998 for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
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American illustrator (1932-2011)

Born	13 February 1932
Died	25 December 2011

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There was an old lady who swallowed a fly

by Simms Taback
First published in 1997 — 13 editions
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Joseph had a little overcoat

by Simms Taback
First published in 1977 — 12 editions
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This is the house that Jack built

by Simms Taback
First published in 2002 — 6 editions
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Peekaboo Who A Peek And Flap Book

by Simms Taback First published in 2006 — 5 editions
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Laughing together: giggles and grins from around the globe

by Barbara K. Walker and Simms Taback First published in 1977 — 4 editions
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I miss you every day

by Simms Taback First published in 2007 — 3 editions
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FOODS I LS

by Simms Taback First published in 1986 — 3 editions

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Do You Have a Tail?

by Simms Taback First published in 2007 — 2 editions
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly with Other and 4 Paperbacks

by Simms Taback First published in 2006 — 2 editions

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Where is My Friend? (A Hide and Peek Book)

by Simms Taback First published in 2005 — 2 editions

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Kibitzers and Fools: Tales My Zayda Told Me

by Simms Taback
First published in 2005 — 2 editions
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Simms Taback's big book of words.

by Simms Taback First published in 2004 — 2 editions
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4, 5, 6

by Simms Taback First published in 2010 — 2 editions

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by Simms Taback First published in 2010 — 2 editions

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Can You Smile? (Puppet Playtime Books)

by Simms Taback First published in 2007 — 1 edition

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Have a Happy

by Simms Taback First published in 1997 — 1 edition

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More Science Activities from the Smithsonian

by Simms Taback First published in 1988 — 1 edition
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Simms Taback 1-2-3

by Simms Taback First published in 2009 — 1 edition

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Simms Taback animals

by Simms Taback First published in 2009 — 1 edition

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Simms Taback colors

by Simms Taback First published in 2009 — 1 edition
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American illustrator (1932-2011)

Born	13 February 1932
Died	25 December 2011

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OLID: OL1437462A
GoodReads: 90091
ISNI: 0000000114430421
Library of Congress Names: n50009388
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): MODV282439
VIAF: 45162584
Wikidata: Q1305162
Inventaire.io: wd:Q1305162

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