Leonard Kessler
Author of Mr. Pine's Purple House,
Mr. Pine's Mixed-Up Signs and Mrs. Pine Takes a Trip

Leonard Kessler has been creating books for children for the past fifty-five years. He has illustrated more than 200 books, many which he also wrote. Three of Leonard Kessler's books have been named on the NEW YORK TIMES Ten Best Illustrated Books for Children.

Leonard collaborated on forty books for young children with his wife Ethel. Both of the Kesslers were graduates of Carnegie Mellon University.

He lived for many years in Rockland County, New York, and now lives in Sarasota, Florida. Leonard has two grown children and four grandchildren.