Axel Scheffler

British German illustrator.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 7
First editions: 3
Nationality: Germany

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Earliest first editionA Squash and a SqueezeMethuen Children's, 1993 Most editions trackedA Squash and a Squeeze2 editions

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A Squash and a Squeeze

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler · first published 1993

The Bedtime Bear

Axel Scheffler, Ian Whybrow · first published 1996

1st London, England: Macmillan Children's Books1996 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Bedtime Bear, London, England: Macmillan Children's Books 1996 Log in to want this

Stick Man

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler · first published 2008

Arthur A. Levine Books2009 Other Not yet valued I own Stick Man, Arthur A. Levine Books 2009 Log in to want this
Harper Collins2009 Paperback Not yet valued I own ~ Stick Man Gift Edition Board Book, Harper Collins 2009 Log in to want this

Pip and Posy

Axel Scheffler · first published 2011

1st Candlewick Press2011 Other Not yet valued I own Pip and Posy, Candlewick Press 2011 Log in to want this
Nosy Crow2015 Other Not yet valued I own The Super Scooter, Nosy Crow 2015 Log in to want this

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What order should I read Axel Scheffler's books in?

In publication order they begin with A Squash and a Squeeze (1993), then The Bedtime Bear (1996) and Stick Man (2008). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Axel Scheffler's first book?

The earliest book we list is A Squash and a Squeeze, first published in 1993.

When was Axel Scheffler born?

Axel Scheffler was born in 1957.

How many Axel Scheffler books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Axel Scheffler across 7 editions, 3 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Axel Scheffler book is a first edition?

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