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“From time to time, from the endless flow of our mental imagery, there emerges unexpectedly something that, vague though it may be, seems to carry the promise of a form, a meaning, and, more important, an irresistible poetic charge.”

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Leo Lionni

Leo Lionni, born on May 5, 1910 and passed away on October 11, 1999, was a renowned American author and illustrator. His works are known for their simple lines and rich imagination, appealing to both children and adults. more

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