![]() ![]() In books characterized by delicate illustrations and simple prose, Tudor presents an unashamedly sentimental view of childhood. ![]() Convinced that she had a past existence in 1830, Tudor has lived a simple, serene life in accordance with that time in rural Vermont, surrounded by animals, children, and breathtaking gardens. Tudor embraced the family’s unconventional lifestyle and credits them with liberating her creativity. When Tudor was nine, her parents divorced and she went to live with family friends in Connecticut while her mother pursued her a career in art. Born Starling Burgess in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of a naval architect and his independent artist wife, Tudor was nicknamed “Natasha” by her father after Tolstoy’s heroine in War and Peace and she eventually changed her name to Tudor, her mother’s maiden name. Since then, she has written, illustrated, and edited over seventy-five books for young children. Tasha Tudor, gifted artist beloved by generations of readers, published her first book, Pumpkin Moonshine) in 1938. ![]()
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