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Axel Scheffler Biography & Facts
Axel Scheffler (born (1957-12-12)12 December 1957) is a German illustrator and animator based in London. He is best known for his cartoon-like pictures for children's books, in particular The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, written by Julia Donaldson. He has also authored/illustrated the Pip and Posy series of books for children. Early life Scheffler was born on 12 December 1957 in Hamburg, West Germany. He began studying the History of Art at the University of Hamburg but dropped out, deciding instead to work in alternative National Service, caring for the mentally ill. He moved to England in 1982, at the age of 25, to study visual communications at the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, Wiltshire. The course also included being an international exchange student at Cooper Union in New York. During these years (1982–1984) that Scheffler decided to become an illustrator. Career Scheffler worked in advertising and publishing after graduating in 1985. During this time he lived at Streatham Hill in London and began illustrating for children's books. The first book he illustrated was The Piemakers by Helen Cresswell, in 1988. Since then he has contributed his distinctive illustrations for authors of children's books from Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands, including Julia Donaldson, Jon Blake, Paul Shipton, David Henry Wilson, Uwe Timm, Paul van Loon, and Toon Tellegen. Scheffler was commissioned by Faber and Faber to provide new illustrations for an edition of Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats which commemorated the 70th anniversary of the book and the 80th anniversary of the company. The original was published in October 2009. He illustrated Gordon Brown's 2006 Christmas cards and all seven Christmas 2012 stamps designed by Webb & Webb Design Limited for Royal Mail. Personal life Scheffler lives in Richmond, London with his partner and daughter. References External links Axel Scheffler's official website (https://axelscheffler.com) Axel Scheffler at Library of Congress, with 45 library catalogue records Axel Scheffler, latest news, breaking stories and comment on The Independent Axel Scheffler, latest news, breaking stories and comment on the Evening Standard Axel Scheffler on the Financial Times. Discover the Axel Scheffler popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Axel Scheffler books.
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The Day Our Teacher Went Batty
Gervase PhinnA second collection of poems based on familiar themes.....
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Never Say Moo to a Bull
David Henry WilsonJeremy James always seems to be getting into mischief and is fed up with grownups never knowing the answer to important questions . . .Join Jeremy James as he finds himself in a ru...
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Cat Number Three
Alison PrinceErnie loves music and he loves his cats, and he always counts his cats at dinner time. There's Bert and Whistle, one and two. Then, suddenly one day, there's three! Sly bla...
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
Beatrix PotterThis original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour de...
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I Want to Eat Your Books
Karin Lefranc & Tyler ParkerHe’s limping strangely down the hall with outstretched arms and a groaning drawl. A zombie! Could it really be? You race to class, but turn to see he’s sitting in the desk right ne...
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The Tale of Mr. Tod
Beatrix PotterThis original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour de...
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Zippel macht Zirkus
Alex RühleManege frei für Zippel, Zirkus, ZaubereiSeit Zippel, das kleine lustige Schlossgespenst, bei Paul im Türschloss wohnt, ist jeder Tag voller Abenteuer und Spaß. Aber wer hätte gedac...
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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Beatrix PotterThis original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour de...
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Drawing Europe Together
Various AuthorsAre we still 'United in Diversity'? Fortyfive artists from across Europe share their powerful illustrations of the European Union's shared past and our unsure future. From Brexit b...
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Zippel, das wirklich wahre Schlossgespenst
Alex RühleZippelzefix was für ein großartiges Vorlesevergnügen von Alex Rühle und Axel Scheffler!Zippel ist ein kleines Schlossgespenst. Aber wer hat eigentlich behauptet, dass Schlossgespe...
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King Jack and the Dragon
Peter BentlyNight is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical makebelieve adventur...
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The Great Storm Whale
Benji DaviesThe story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from bestselling, awardwinning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale As a...
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
Beatrix PotterThis original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour de...
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Die Piratenamsel
Uwe TimmNeuausgabeEin Vogel, der brüllt wie ein Tiger und flucht wie ein waschechter Matrose? Das kann nur der Beo Padde sein, den es von Indien nach Hamburg verschlagen hat. Wenn Padde lo...
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The Bog Baby
Jeanne WillisWhen two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings like a dragon, the girls...