Who is he?

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children’s books. His books have been published in many languages and his work has been exhibited all around the world. Here is his story so far:

1957

I was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1957 and spent my childhood there. From an early age I enjoyed drawing and when I finished school I knew I wanted to do something to do with art.

In 1959

Drawing, aged 8

Childhood drawing, aged 8

First school book

Self portrait, aged 8

Painting, aged 14