Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim, numerous awards and been translated into over 100 languages.
Best known for his picture book collaborations with Julia Donaldson, including The Gruffalo and lift-the-flap series Tales from Acorn Wood, he is also the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as The Bedtime Bear, Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes and Who’s Hiding on the Farm?
Axel’s artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and has designed Christmas stamps for Royal Mail. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives in London.