Axel Scheffler, Scheffler Axel, Axel Scheffler The Jeweller's Apprentice English · Hardback

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An animal fairy tale by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo , with a heartwarming message about learning from your mistakes. When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery! Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, The Jeweller''s Apprentice is an enchanting modern fable, written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo.

Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty, gift and poetry books for Macmillan, such as Fish Who Dream of Trees (Two Hoots) and the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes - and of course, he is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Axel's artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and designed the Royal Mail Christmas stamps in 2012. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.