Lois Jane Ehlert

I knew and loved Lois Ehlert through her stories and artwork. I´ve devoted time in my own classroom to study the life of this author and illustrator and to encourage my young learners that they, too, can become authors and illustrators! Thank you, Lois Ehlert, for your inspiration through your stories and art!

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful woman, who was an illustrator known for children's books. That is the legacy Ms. Lois Ehlert left behind memorable children books including the classic "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom". She will not be forgotten. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Ehlert. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.

I am saddened to hear of Ms. Ehlert's passing. I worked in a Baraboo elementary school library for 26 years and her books were always favorites. Her artwork was simply amazing. Teachers loved 'Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf' in the fall. I especially enjoyed reading 'Nuts to You' and 'Snowballs' with the students. They were always delighted to learn she was from Wisconsin too! My sincere sympathies for your loss.

Thank you for bringing joy to children STILL with your beautiful illustrations. You will truly be loved and celebrated forever.

So sorry Lois Ehlert has died. A beautiful, talented woman. She will always be remembered. Her work is timeless. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

I am so sorry to read about her death. I remember reading her books to my 2 daughters in bed. May the God of all comfort be with her family. What a great writer.

Oh by far, one of the best written and illustrated children’s books. Many a Friday afternoon story time with my first and second graders were spent enthralled by the cadence and illustrations of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Then my own daughters and grandsons would fall asleep to the rhythm of the book.
Rest In Peace . You have reinforced the alphabet for many children in such a great and colorful way.

Our condolences go out to the Ehlert family on the death of Lois. She’ll be missed by many.

My late artist husband Arthur and I admired her colorful and playful books and purchased them for our grand children. We knew her here in Milwaukee and she was always so gracious. She never failed to create imaginative books. She once told me she only would use major publishers. I will miss her.