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Axel Scheffler

    January 1, 1957

    Axel Scheffler is celebrated for his distinctive and playful illustration style that brings children's stories to life. His artwork is characterized by vibrant colors, expressive characters, and a keen sense of humor, making him a beloved figure among young readers. Scheffler possesses a remarkable ability to capture the essence of a narrative through his drawings. His illustrations contribute significantly to the magical experience of reading, fostering a love for picture books in children.

    Axel Scheffler
    Room on the Broom
    Stick Man
    Squash and a Squeeze
    Pip and Posy: The Birthday Party
    Bottle Rabbit and Friends
    The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child Gift Slipcase
    • 2024

      Engaging toddlers, this lift-the-flap book features Pip and Posy in ten interactive scenes filled with over 300 words to learn and discover. Each page is designed with thumb-tabs for easy turning, and the sturdy chunky pages are perfect for little hands. With numerous images and flaps to lift, children can explore and enhance their vocabulary while enjoying the playful adventures of these beloved characters. Additional titles in the series offer more delightful experiences for young readers.

      Pip and Posy's Big Book of Words
    • 2024

      Pwy Sy'n Cuddio ar y Fferm?

      Who's Hiding on the Farm

      Engaging young readers, this interactive book invites children to assist Little Chick in locating Big Hen. With felt flaps to lift, it encourages exploration and discovery of various animals along the way, making it a delightful and hands-on reading experience for toddlers.

      Pwy Sy'n Cuddio ar y Fferm?
    • 2024

      From the illustrator of The Gruffalo, a beautifully illustrated animal story about friendship, honesty and working together

      The Jeweller's Apprentice
    • 2023

      This festive board book from the Pip and Posy series features colorful felt flaps, inviting toddlers to join a snowy game of hide-and-seek. With rich artwork and interactive elements, it's an ideal Christmas gift for little ones to explore and enjoy.

      Pip and Posy, Where Are You? At Christmas (A Felt Flaps Book)
    • 2023

      The classic, much-loved story of Puss in Boots, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. When a young miller's son is given a cat by his father, he doesn't understand what use the cat will be to him except as a pair of furry gloves... But when Puss starts to talk, the miller's son soon learns that his fortune is about to change. With clever Puss in Boots by his side, the pair move up in the world ... but will they be able to outwit a wicked magician and save a kingdom together? A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs are out now! Watch out for The Hare and The Hedgehog, which publishes simultaneously Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come

      Axel Scheffler´s Fairy Tales: Puss In Boots
    • 2023

      Celebrate 30 years of stories with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as you learn how to draw ten of your favourite characters from their bestselling picture books - from The Gruffalo to The Snail and the Whale and much more!Have fun learning to draw the Gruffalo, the Witch or even George the Smartest Giant in the step-by-step guides. Then put the finishing touches on your art as you follow the tips for drawing expressions, creating movement and even using colour in your illustrations.With never-before-seen character sketches and step-by-step guides, plus top tips from Axel Scheffler on everything from character development to cover design, How to Draw the Gruffalo and Friends is the perfect gift for budding artists of all ages.Includes characters to draw, scenes to colour and activities to complete from the following books:The GruffaloThe Gruffalo's ChildRoom on the BroomThe Snail and the WhaleThe Smartest GiantA Squash and a SqueezeMonkey PuzzleCharlie Cook's Favourite Book

      How to Draw The Gruffalo and Friends: Learn to draw ten of your favourite characters with step-by-step guides
    • 2023

      A chunky board book for babies about animals in the park, with soft flaps to lift on every spread.

      Who's Hiding in the Park?
    • 2023

      A chunky board book for babies about animals on safari, with soft flaps to lift on every spread

      Who's Hiding on Safari?
    • 2023

      Climb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men tryto put Humpty Dumpty back together again and dance along with thecat playing his fiddle!Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, thiscollection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle andMary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read.

      Axel Scheffler's Nursery Rhymes