Robert Munsch

Robert N. Munsch (born 1945) is a children’s author known for energetic, read-aloud picture books. Born in the United States, he moved to Canada in 1975 and became widely associated with Canadian children’s publishing. Munsch often developed stories by telling them aloud to groups of children before writing them down, a performance-based approach that shaped his distinctive pacing and humor. His best-known titles include *The Paper Bag Princess* (1980), a subversive fairy-tale romp, and *Love You Forever* (1986), a sentimental story that became an international bestseller. Over his career, he has published many books and remains a prominent figure in children’s literature.