Munro Leaf

Born 4 December 1905 · Died 21 December 1976

From Hamilton Hills, Maryland, United States · Nationality: United States · Writes fiction

Wilbur Monroe Leaf (a.k.a. Munro Leaf) (December 4, 1905 – December 21, 1976) was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career.

Books by Munro Leaf in order

Books by Munro Leaf in the order they were published, from Grammar Can Be Fun (1934) to How to Be (2015).

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