Jan Wahl

Jan Boyer Wahl (April 1, 1931 – January 29, 2019) was an American children's author. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was an author of over 120 works, and was known primarily for his award-winning children's books, including "Pleasant Fieldmouse", "The Furious Flycycle", and "Humphrey's Bear". 
Wahl died on January 29, 2019 in Toledo, Ohio from prostate cancer, aged 87.