Bruce Degen

He wrote alot of great books. He was very talented.

A great illustrator of works for children and other young ones to read. Condolences and prayers to the Degen family.

My condolences.

"The Magic School Bus" was a favorite of so many children over the years. He brought smiles and joy to so many with his beautiful illustrations. Deepest condolences to the Degen family, so very sorry for your loss, God be with you all.

I first met Bruce when he joined the Art Department at Sheepshead Bay High School. He was such a joyful person and an incredibly talented teacher. A number of years later, when I became the Assistant Principal of Fine Arts at Edward R. Murrow High School, I was ecstatic that I was able to hire him. I knew that he was working on his books in his spare time and that his goal was to eventually leave teaching, but I didn't realize that it would happen so fast! As pleased as I was about his success, I was devastated at losing such an amazing teacher. We kept in touch for many years until eventually our paths no longer crossed. I am terribly sad to learn of his passing. I still treasure a book he gave me, "It's About Time, Jesse Bear," with his dedication that reads "For everybody at E. R. Murrow, but especially Laurel." I loved working with him, and I think he loved being at Murrow. I'm sending my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Such an amazing artist and illustrator, he brought joy to so many children with his work. Prayers for the Degen family, May God be with you in your tine of loss.

Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bruce was such a light hearten person and always thought of others. We will miss him terribly because our kids loved him.