
Eastman, Eric Gurney, Roger Bollen and Fritz Seibel Eastman and Robert Lopshire, illustrated by Robert Lopshire, P.D. The Big Red Book of Beginner Books (Beginner Books, 1995) - with Joan Heilbroner, Marlin Sadler, Mike McClintock, P.D.Wilson - His final work before his death. Tubby and the Poo-Bah (Beginner Books, 1972) - illustrated by Rowland B.Tubby and the Lantern (Beginner Books, 1971) - illustrated by Rowland B.The Nose Book (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1970/2002) - illustrated by Roy McKie/Joe Mathieu.Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books/Big Bright and Early Board Books, 1969) - illustrated by Eric Gurney.King Midas and the Golden Touch (Beginner Books/Scholastic, 1969/1973) - illustrated by Harold Berson/Haig and Regina Shekerjian.The Ear Book (Bright and Early Books/Bright and Early Board Books, 1968/2007) - illustrated by William O'Brian/Henry Payne.Meet Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Wonderful Magical Car! (Random House, 1968) - illustrated by John Hanna.Ian Fleming's Story of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Beginner Books, 1968) - illustrated by B.High Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates (Beginner Books, 1968) - illustrated by Philip Wende.Meet Doctor Dolittle (Random House, 1967) - illustrated by Lean Jason.Hugh Lofting's Travels of Doctor Dolittle (Beginner Books, 1967) - illustrated by Philip Wende.The Digging-est Dog (Beginner Books, 1967) - illustrated by Eric Gurney.Don and Donna Go to Bat (Beginner Books, 1966) - illustrated by B.He also wrote early titles in the Beginner Books and Bright and Early Books series. He wrote the best selling children's book, Put Me in the Zoo.Al Perkins (1904–1975) was the writer of several children's books, including Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb, The Digging-est Dog, and The Ear Book. Lopshire is best known for being an author, illustrator and creative art director (for a short time early on) for Beginner Books. Lophsire served in the Navy Coast Guard during World War II in the Pacific theater aboard assault landing ships. He attended the city's elementary and high schools. Robert Lopshire (Ap– May 4, 2002) is best known for his popular children's book Put Me In the Zoo.
