LAWSON, ROBERT, 1892 to 1957

Robert Lawson

American children's illustrator and writer.

Books
3
Editions tracked
4
First editions
3
Nationality
United States

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Earliest first editionBen and MeLittle, Brown, 1939 Most editions trackedRabbit Hill2 editions
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Also an illustratorBooks illustrated by Robert Lawson
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Robert Lawson books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Ben and Me1939
  2. 2Rabbit Hill1944
  3. 3Mr. Revere and I1953
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1939Ben and MeLittle, Brown
  2. 1944Rabbit HillViking
  3. 1953Mr. Revere and ILittle, Brown
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What order should I read Robert Lawson's books in?

In publication order they begin with Ben and Me (1939), then Rabbit Hill (1944) and Mr. Revere and I (1953). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Robert Lawson's first book?

The earliest book we list is Ben and Me, first published in 1939.

When was Robert Lawson born?

Robert Lawson was born in 1892 and died in 1957.

How many Robert Lawson books does MyVolumes track?

We track 3 books by Robert Lawson across 4 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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