Name Norman Bridwell Children 2 | Genre Children's literature Nationality American Role Author | |
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Born Norman Ray BridwellFebruary 15, 1928Kokomo, Indiana ( 1928-02-15 ) Spouse Norma Bridwell (m. 1958–2014) Books Clifford's Halloween, Clifford the Small Red Puppy, Clifford's Birthday Party, Clifford the Firehouse Dog, Clifford at the Circus Similar People Christiane Duchesne, Gail Herman, John Ritter, Alma Flor Ada, Grey DeLisle | ||
Occupation Writer and illustrator | ||
Norman bridwell
Norman Ray Bridwell (February 15, 1928 – December 12, 2014) was an American author and cartoonist best known for the Clifford the Big Red Dog series of children's books.
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- Norman bridwell
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- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Death
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Early life
Bridwell was born on February 15, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana, to Leona and Vern Bridwell. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1945, and went on to attend John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, and Cooper Union, in New York City.
Career
Bridwell put together a portfolio and attempted to get a job as a children's book illustrator but was rejected by around fifteen publishing houses. While at Harper & Row, an editor offhandedly suggested he turn one of his drawings into a story. The drawing was of a young girl and a horse-sized bloodhound, and the story became Clifford The Big Red Dog. That book spawned over 40 best-selling Clifford books, two television series, merchandise, and a live musical.
Bridwell's other successful books include The Witch Next Door, and A Tiny Family. There are over 126 million copies of his books in print in 13 languages.
Personal life
By 1962, Bridwell was married to his wife Norma Howard, and they had a daughter Emily Elizabeth, as well as a son named Timothy. At the time of his death, they had three grandchildren.
The Bridwells resided in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, from 1969 until his death.
Death
Bridwell died of heart failure at 86 on December 12, 2014. His funeral was held at the Federated Church on South Summer street in Edgartown. His ashes were given to his son, Timothy.