Rojankovsky, Feodor, 1891-1970

Feodor Rojankovsky was born December 24, 1891 in Mitava, Russia. He attended the Moscow Fine Arts Academy from 1912-1914, served in the Russian Army during World War I, and began illustrating children's books during the Russian Revolution. After the Revolution, he left Russia and worked in Europe, living in France for many years. In 1931, he illustrated Daniel Boone: Les Adventures d'un Chasseur Americain Parmi les Peaux-Rouges. The work was edited by Esther Averill in its American edition and the two would later collaborate on several works. Feodor Rojankovsky came to the United States in 1941 and began illustrating books for many children's authors. Throughout his prolific career he illustrated nearly one hundred books many dealing with animals and nature. Critics said he was "at his best drawing animals" and also praised many of his works such as The Tall Book of Mother Goose (1942) for their "humor" and "fine artistry" and illustrations that "fairly sparkle with life and color." He also wrote as well as illustrated several books beginning with The Great Big Animal Book in 1952. In 1956 he received the Caldecott Medal for Frog Went-A-Countin', edited by John Langstaff. Feodor Rojankovsky died in 1970.Biographical source: Something About the Author, Volume 21, pp. 127-131.

From the description of Feodor Rojankovsky Collection 1931-1967. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 430051473

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