Margot Tomes

Margot Tomes (1917–1991) was an American artist and illustrator of children’s books. Two books she illustrated were cited by The New York Times as among the best children’s books of the year: Jack and the Wonder Beans in 1977 and If There Were Dreams to Sell in 1984. She is also known for illustrating books by Judith St. George and Aileen Fisher, and by the Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz.

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