Peter Parnall (born May 23, 1936) is an author and artist/illustrator, best known for his work on books for younger readers. The Mountain,Alfalfa Hill, and A dog's book of Birds... His work has earned him high praise and a number of awards. Some of his books have become collector items. He was born in Syracuse, New York.
He has illustrated over fifty books written by others and hasauthored and self-illustrated several books of his own, often studies of habitats. His favorite medium is pen and ink of subjects from the natural world.Many of his works have been separately published in limited edition as signed and numbered prints.
Other works include:
1991: Mountain
1973: The Great Fish
1986: Winter Barn
1988: Apple Tree
1990: Woodpile
1991: The Rock
1991: Marsh Cat
1993: Spaces
As illustrator
1974: Everybody Needs A Rock, illustrated by Peter Parnall; text: Byrd Baylor (Scribner) (Note: This was included as a promotional book in Cheerios boxes in 2007.)