“Why did the world go on being so beautiful in spite of the ugliness he had experienced? The lake was beautiful, serenely beautiful. The forest was beautiful, greenly beautiful. Lake and forest, the whole shimmering world was painfully beautiful. He loved this world, but he was too hurt to enjoy it.”
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William Steig was a renowned American cartoonist and author, known for his distinctive illustration style and sense of humor. His works have had a profound impact on children's literature, particularly his 'Wild Things' series, which has been beloved by readers of all ages. more
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