The children's publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health.

"We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dick Robinson," Scholastic's board of directors said in a statement. "Dick was a true visionary in the world of children's books and an unrelenting advocate for children's literacy and education with a remarkable passion his entire life."

in excellent health... child advocate...

always gets my attention.