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Axel Scheffler

Axel Scheffler was born in Hamburg, West Germany, and moved to England when he was 25 years old. After graduating from the Bath Academy of Art, he launched his illustrator career, and has achieved worldwide acclaim for his lively and engaging children's book illustrations. His paintings for The Gruffalo were called "funny" and "downright lovable" (Kirkus). He travels extensively and currently makes his home in England.
Gruffalo Granny
Room on the Broom Special Edition
Room on the Broom Big Activity Book
Charlie Cook's Favorite Book
Where's My Mom?
The Gruffalo's Child
The Snail and the Whale
The Gruffalo
The Spiffiest Giant in Town
Room on the Broom

Books

Gruffalo Granny
Room on the Broom Special Edition
Room on the Broom Big Activity Book
Charlie Cook's Favorite Book
Where's My Mom?
The Gruffalo's Child
The Snail and the Whale
The Gruffalo
The Spiffiest Giant in Town
Room on the Broom

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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