births
April 25, 1873
Howard Garis, American author, creator of the Uncle Wiggily series of children's stories (died 1962)
Howard R. Garis
Howard Roger Garis was an American author, best known for a series of books that featured the character of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an engaging elderly rabbit. Many of his books were illustrated by Lansing Campbell. Garis and his wife, Lilian Garis, were possibly the most prolific children's authors of the early 20th century.