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:

2022

In 2022 I was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit, or Bundesverdienstkreuz by the German government. I was invited to the Germany Embassy in London and given this very special accolade.

The German Ambassador in London gives Axel the Bundesverdienstkreuz