On "Bill Peet: An Autobiography": A Book Review

Title: Bill Peet: An Autobiography
Authors: Bill Peet
Genre: Autobiography, Children's

About the Book...
The autobiography of Bill Peet, known for his colorful and creative children's books and his work on Disney films, that spans from early childhood memories and into the 80's when it was written.  It was winner of the Caldecott Medal, the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text, and the  Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction.

What I Think...
Bill Peet has always been one of my adored children's authors/illustrators, and cartoonists for that matter, and while I know I've crossed paths with this book on many occasions, I couldn't remember actually reading it in full.
 
Even though this was written for children, it's still incredibly informative and very enjoyable to read as an adult. He doesn't sugarcoat how hard he worked to get where he was as a children's author and illustrator, which, as an adult, after reading this has left me with a greater appreciation for both him and his work. 

A good portion of this book focuses on his time working at the Disney Studios from the 1930s into the 1960s, which being a fan of Disney history, I really enjoyed reading about. I felt like it offered an honest reflection of what it was actually like working in the studio, showing the amount of work and effort that went into Disney productions, including Snow White, Pinocchio, and a number of cartoons, were like to work on from the artist's perspective. I also found reading about his experiences and encounters with Walt to be very interesting.     

The whole book is peppered with illustrations to go with his life story, which really add to the text. The only disappointing thing about this book is that none of the illustrations are in color!

To Sum it All Up...
If you're a fan of Bill Peet in any capacity this is a must read!♥