The late Charlotte Zolotow was a distinguished author and editor of children's books, having presided over her own imprint at HarperCollins in addition to writing more than seventy books. Her picture books Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll have become modern classics. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 98. 

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Books by Charlotte Zolotow