Robert Pizzo is a dynamic and award-winning author-illustrator renowned for his vibrant board books and playful picture books that ignite both imagination and learning in young readers. Based in New Jersey, Pizzo began his creative journey as an assistant to the legendary comics artist Will Eisner, an experience that profoundly shaped his artistic style and narrative drive.
He earned a BFA from New York City’s School of Visual Arts and, interestingly, once played in a rock-and-roll band at the iconic CBGB before fully committing to visual storytelling. His graphic talents quickly earned him work for top publications and major corporations, enriching everything from infographics to editorial illustrations with his bold graphic sensibility.
Pizzo’s children’s book portfolio is both imaginative and educational. He is best known for his “Let’s Build” series—which includes titles such as Let’s Build a Playground, Farm, School, Highway, and Fix Up the House—that invite toddlers to explore construction through simple, step-by-step imagery and vivid vocabulary. Another creative venture, The Amazing Animal Alphabet of Twenty-Six Tongue Twisters, pairs quirky animal characters with tongue-twisting alliterations—one for each letter—encouraging playful reading and repetition.
His work has been recognized with multiple design and illustration awards from prestigious organizations, and he has been described humorously by peers as “the most un-neurotic artist” they have met. Robert Pizzo lives in southwestern Connecticut with his family, where he continues to create books that combine vivid visuals with fun, conceptual storytelling.
Robert Pizzo’s cheerful and educational approach makes his books delightful tools for parents and educators looking to engage children in playful learning.
