Author
Axel Scheffler
German-born British illustrator, best known for his long-running collaboration with Julia Donaldson on The Gruffalo and many other picture-book classics
Children's picture-book illustrationKnown for
Axel is best known for his partnership with Julia Donaldson, on books including Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo. Axel has also illustrated a number of other highly successful titles, including the Pip and Posy series, The Grunts and the bestselling Flip Flap series. Axel lives in London with his partner and young daughter.
Born1957 · Hamburg, Germany
Notable works
The GruffaloRoom on the BroomPip and Posy seriesZog
HonoursNestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal (1999, for The Gruffalo)
