He received the National Cartoonists Society Advertising and Illustration Award for 1961 and 1971 for his work .
Gurney is well known for his humorous illustrations in books for children and adults .
Gurney received the National Cartoonists Society Advertising and Illustration Award for 1961 and 1971 for Gurney 's work .
Gurney is well known for his humorous illustrations in books for children and adults .