Simms Taback
Simms Taback
Simms Tabackwas 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...
appearance heard talking
Then I heard from the PR person for the ALA, talking about my appearance on the 'Today' show,
lady swallowed
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
certain earlier version vindicated
After 'Old Lady' I showed this earlier version (of 'Joseph') to my publisher. I said, 'What if I redo this?' I made all new illustrations for it ... and I just lucked out. I feel a little vindicated in a certain sense.
lay room sort ten walk
I had to lay down, for about ten minutes, just to sort of ... wow, ... All you can say is, 'Wow, wow, wow.' You walk around the room for about ten minutes. 'Wow.'