World-famous illustrator Axel Scheffler – whose collaborations with Julia Donaldson have brought us Stick Man, Room on the Broom, Zog and The Gruffalo – created this very special festive picture to support Scottish Book Trust's Christmas Appeal.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase by Axel Scheffler ahead of the publication of the much-anticipated new Gruffalo picture book, due to be published in September 2026.
The Gruffalo is acclaimed as 'a modern classic' and has been translated into 113 languages and dialects globally. Julia and Axel remain unparalleled in their picture book success as a creative duo. This beautiful, bespoke drawing depicts the Gruffalo, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, and the Gruffalo's Child snuggled up for a story. The signed illustration is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Macmillan Children's Books. The unique and original illustration featured on the front cover of a limited-edition magazine in The Herald newspaper in December 2024.
Item details: A full-colour, original illustration featuring both the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo’s Child in a wintry scene. Watercolour ink, coloured pencils and gouache on 300gsm watercolour paper. Dimensions approx. 17.5cm x 23cm. Please note there is a reserve of £1,000 on this item.
This piece of artwork is copyright of its creator Axel Scheffler. Please be aware that the artwork cannot be used or copied by you, the purchaser, for any commercial reason.
