Love: A book about love and kindness from Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo

Name: Love: A book about love and kindness from Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo
ISBN: 9780702343841

By Axel Scheffler

Adjectives

heartwarming engaging charming

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Animals

What is Love: A book about love and kindness from Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo about?

'Love' is a heartwarming picture book that explores the many forms of love and kindness. Through engaging rhymes and charming animal illustrations, it shows how simple acts of love can brighten our world. This delightful book encourages children to share love and kindness in their daily lives.

About the author

Axel Scheffler is a much-loved illustrator, best known for bringing to life the characters in 'The Gruffalo' and many other picture books. He works closely with authors like Julia Donaldson to create colourful and fun illustrations that help stories jump off the page. Axel’s artwork is enjoyed by children all over the world.

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2026

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