Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the author-illustrator duo behind the picture book classic 'The Gruffalo' and its sequel 'The Gruffalo’s Child,' will revisit their beloved character in a new ...

Another classic pair? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. They are the brains behind dozens of picture books including Room on the Broom, Tabby McTat and, of course, The Gruffalo.

Axel Scheffler picks his favourite books From Steig to Finkelstein, the award-winning illustrator shares his top picks Newsletter sign up Axel Scheffler's new picture book, Welcome, is out now ...

Axel Scheffler could walk down any street without being recognised, but he has made a contribution to children’s literature, and lives, that is impossible to quantify – in fact, his work would ...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are to collaborate on the first new Gruffalo picture book after more than 20 years, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Axel – who has illustrated many books for young readers such as The Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat – is worried this will stifle creativity. He said: “AI is a worrying development.

Each Donaldson/Scheffler book inevitably presents some technical challenges in bringing to the screen, of course, whether it’s water, hair or, in the latest adaptation, slime.

Featuring the voices of Robbie Coltrane (The Gruffalo), James Corden (Mouse), Helena Bonham Carter (Squirrel), Rob Brydon ...

Each Donaldson/Scheffler book inevitably presents some technical challenges in bringing to the screen, of course, whether it’s water, hair or, in the latest adaptation, slime.

Two said no but Axel said yes. Scheffler: I’d done one or two picture books and I knew Kate Wilson, who was then working at Methuen Children’s Books. She suggested me and the publisher fixed it.

For further information about the book WELCOME or an interview with Axel Scheffler: Contact: Penelope Daukes Brand and PR Director (0) 7899 996389 [email protected] ...