Wenzel, Brendan

Brendan Wenzel is a New York-based illustrator. He is the author and illustrator of the booksInside CatA Stone Sat Still, Hello Hello, and They All Saw A Cat,  which received a 2017 Caldecott Honor. In addition,  Brendan has illustrated several books for other authors including Some Bugs by Angela Diterlizzi, One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom, and Life by Cynthia Rylant. His latest book, Every Dreaming Creature, will land on bookshelves in the Fall of 2023. When not making picture books, Brendan is a proud collaborator with many organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species. www.brendanwenzel.info

3 Fun Facts

1. When I was a kid a pig lived in my house.
2. My parents are also artists
3. I am a big fan of the natural world