Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas by Russell & Lillian Hoban pets Marvin Bileck (1920-2005) was born

Marvin Bileck (1920-2005) was born in New Jersey and graduated from Cooper Union before receiving a Fulbright Grant to study in France

and Han Shan’s heart of a hermit

Cummings returned to the States and published his first collection of poetry

Much has changed for Katherine: She is widowed and retired

is destined to become another nursery staple

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas by Russell & Lillian Hoban pets Marvin Bileck (1920-2005) was bornCelebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film. In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now classic film Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by Russell and Lillian Hoban, creators of Bread and Jam for Frances and other treasured children's books. With an enduring score by the great Paul Williams, the movie remains a holiday tradition in homes across North America. Here is