Esther Friend Lichtenstein; Illustrator of Children’s Books

Esther Friend Lichtenstein, 84, who illustrated “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Pinocchio” and other children’s books. Painting under the name Esther Friend, Mrs. Lichtenstein illustrated 85 books, including “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” Six of her books are in the Library of Congress. She also illustrated children’s magazines. Mrs. Lichtenstein and her late husband, Carl, designed and produced pottery and Christmas ornaments called “Lichtenware” for several years. Their work was sold in stores nationwide. On Friday in Indianapolis.