JEN LOJA: In Anna's core, she really believed that if more children were read to, the world would literally be a better place and that what a picture book does is it teaches empathy. Here's Jen Loja, president of Penguin Young Readers Group. Her publisher says Dewdney always saw picture books as a powerful medium. The books went on to be best-sellers - millions of copies sold, millions of comforted kids and parents.Īnna Dewdney died over the weekend at her home in Vermont after a battle with brain cancer. SHAPIRO: That's Anna Dewdney reading from her 2005 book "Llama Llama Red Pajama." It was the first in a series about a little llama experiencing the highs and lows of toddlerdom, like feeling alone at bedtime. She had that in mind as she wrote and illustrated her books.ĪNNA DEWDNEY: (Reading) Llama llama red pajama reads a story with his mama. Anna Dewdney wanted children to feel cared for and confident.
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