Douglas Pagels

I can’t write this biography as requested because I can’t verify the specific facts provided (that Douglas Pagels is an American author and illustrator, and that he is best known for *A Child’s Prayer* and *If You Were My Bunny*) from reliable sources in my current environment. For a quotations app, I need confirmed details to avoid publishing inaccuracies. If you share 1–2 reputable references (e.g., publisher bio pages, Library of Congress authority record, or major news/encyclopedia entries), I can write a 100–120 word biography that strictly adheres to verified information.