Eileen Christelow, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Eileen Christelow

American writer and illustrator of children’s books

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1943

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Profession: writer, children's writer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Eileen Christelow (born April 22, 1943) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books, both fiction and non-fiction.
She is best known for her series about the Five Little Monkeys, starting with her retelling of the classic nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." Other notable books include stories set in her home state of Vermont; stories featuring Emma the Desperate Dog, inspired by Christelow's dog Emma (now deceased); and Vote!, a non-fiction work about the voting process.
As an author, she has been largely collected by libraries worldwide.