Behind the Desk: Axel Scheffler

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How does Axel Scheffler, the illustrator behind the Gruffalo, Zog, Stick Man and more, create his drawings? How does he get his ideas? Why does he think his collaboration with children's author Julia Donaldson is so successful?

Discover more about the Axel's background, creative process and get a sneak peak of how he draws the Gruffalo in this behind-the-scenes interview, filmed to mark his joint 2026 Bodley Medal award with Julia Donaldson from the Bodleian Libraries for services to children's literature.