Philip Dey "Phil" Eastman was an American screenwriter, children's author, and illustrator. As an author, he is known primarily as P. D. Eastman. A protégé of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Eastman wrote many books for children, in his own distinct style under the Dr. Seuss brand of Random House, many of which were in the Beginner Books series. From 1936 to 1941, Eastman worked at the story department of Walt Disney Productions. From 1941 to 1943 he worked at the story department of Warner Bros. Cartoons. From 1945 to 1952 he worked in the story department of United Productions of America. He contributed to the "Private Snafu" World War II training films, wrote for the animation Mr. Magoo, and the Gerald McBoing-Boing series for UPA.
Books
Are You My Mother?
1960
Aaron is Cool
2015
Dr. Seuss Book Set (6)
The Cat in the Hat - Green Eggs and Ham - Are You My Mother - Sam and the Firefly - Abc - The Foot Book
2006
Go, Dog. Go!
1961
Aaron is a Good Sport
2015
The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books
2012
The BIG Red Book of Beginner Books
1995
Aaron Loves Apples and Pumpkins
2015
Red, Stop! Green, Go!
An Interactive Book of Colors
2004
Aaron Has a Lazy Day
2015
The Best Nest
1968
The Cat in the Hat Dictionary (Bright and Early Books)
1964
What Time Is It?
1979
Big Dog…Little Dog
1973
Sam and the Firefly
1958
You Are My Mother
Inspired by P.D. Eastman's Are You My Mother?
2020
Flap Your Wings
1969
Sam and Gus Light Up the Night!
2004
The Alphabet Book
1974
Whoa, Dog. Whoa! How to Relax
Inspired by P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go!
2020
