Simms Taback, American author and illustrator (born 1932)

Simms Taback was an American writer, graphic artist, and illustrator of more than 35 books. He won the 2000 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, and was a runner-up in 1998 for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.

December 25 is the 359th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; six days remain until the end of the year.