Axel Scheffler was born in Hamburg, Germany. He moved to England to learn English and study illustration, then set up home in London. He has illustrated a number of books for various publishers, including the best-selling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Scheffler uses richly colored gouache and a bold black outline to
create playful and expressive farm critters, all with the artist's
signature circular, bulgy eyes.
—Kirkus Reviews
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