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Born on October 5, in 1913, Gene Zion attended the New School of Social Research and the Pratt Institute. In 1948, he married artist Margaret Bloy Graham, who then collaborated with him on all his picture books. When their marriage ended in 1968, Zion also ended his career as an author. Zion is best known for his creation of the rascally dog, Harry, who appears in such books as HARRY THE DIRTY DOG and HARRY BY THE SEA. He died in 1975.

Books by Gene Zion
Harry The Dirty Dog
Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham

The perfect recipe for children's picture book classic - a mischievous mutt and bathtime.

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Harry By The Sea
Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham

Harry, the black and white dog with a nose for mischeif, is back!

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Harry and the Guinea Pig
Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham

The beloved classic character, Harry the Dirty Dog, returns for a brand-new picture book adventure!

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