Thomas Locker was one of the major American painters of
the past century. In a career that spanned almost 60 years, he
had over 75 solo exhibitions. In 1982, he began work on his first
children’s picture book, Where the River Begins. Mr. Locker’s
exceptional paintings and illustrations grace the pages of some 30
different books, several of which he also wrote. These unique books
have been honored with numerous awards, including the prestigious
Christopher Award, the John Burroughs Award, and the New York Times
Award for best illustration.
Lenny Hort is the author of several acclaimed books for
children, including The Boy Who Held Back the Sea. Mr. Hort lives
in New Jersey with his wife and their three daughters.
“Visually stunning.”—Publishers Weekly
"Locker's depiction of nature overpowering humanity is especially
significant to the story and to the Dutch people who have spent
centuries battling the sea."--School Library Journal
"Visually stunning."-Publishers Weekly
"Locker's depiction of nature overpowering humanity is especially
significant to the story and to the Dutch people who have spent
centuries battling the sea."--School Library Journal
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