Axel Scheffler books in order
British German illustrator
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 51
Axel Scheffler has published 7 novels, 4 short story collections, 19 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 19 other books, beginning with A Squash and a Squeeze (1993). The latest is Tales from Acorn Wood: Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025 (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Axel Scheffler
Start here
A Squash and a Squeeze
Axel Scheffler's most-read book.
Newest
Tales from Acorn Wood: Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
Katie the Kitten (2011)
Flip Flap Safari (2014)
Gruffalo Explorers (2015)
All About the Gruffalo (2025)
Can You Find Mummy (2025)
Gruffalo, Where Are You? (2025)
Monkey Puzzle 25th Anniversary Edition (2025)
Short story collections in order
Never Say Moo to a Bull (Getting Rich with Jeremy James) (1996)
Sound-Button Stories (2001)
Rhyming Stories (2014)
Tales from Acorn Wood: Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025 (2025)
Children's books in order
A Squash and a Squeeze (1993)
Rosie Plants a Radish (1997)
Fox's Socks (2000)
Muddle Farm (2004)
Stick Man (2008)
My First Gruffalo (2011)
The Scary Monster (2011)
Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon (2012)
The Grunts In Trouble (2012)
Axel Schefflers Flip Flap Farm (2013)
The Grunts All At Sea (2013)
Look and Say (2014)
The Grunts in a Jam (2014)
Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes (2016)
The Bedtime Bear (2016)
The Christmas Bear (2016)
The New Friend (2016)
The Tickle Book (2016)
The Christmas Tree (2018)
Poetry in order
The Christmas Poems (2013)
Mother Goose's Bedtime Rhymes (2017)
Other books in order
Do Goldfish Play the Violin? (1985)
The Room on the Broom and Other Songs (2006)
A Treasury of Songs (2016)
Flip Flap Dinosaurs (Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Series) (2018)
Kind (2019)
Cat's Cookbook (2021)
Jonty Gentoo (2024)
Axel Scheffler Farm Magic Painting (2025)
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book 20th Anniversary Edition (2025)
Christmas Magic Painting (2025)
Gruffalo Magic Painting Book (2025)
Gruffalo Pop-Up (2025)
Hare's New Dress (2025)
Let's Find the Scarecrows' Wedding (2025)
Stick Man and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book (2025)
Stick Man the Egg Hunt (2025)
Tabby Mctat, the Musical Cat (2025)
Welcome (2025)
Zog (2025)
About Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler is a German illustrator and animator based in London. He is best known for his cartoon-like pictures for children's books, in particular The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, written by Julia Donaldson. He has also illustrated the Pip and Posy series of books for children.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Axel Scheffler FAQ
- How many books has Axel Scheffler written?
- Axel Scheffler has published 7 novels, 4 short story collections, 19 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 19 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Axel Scheffler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Squash and a Squeeze.
- What is Axel Scheffler's latest book?
- Tales from Acorn Wood: Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025 (2025).
- What is Axel Scheffler's most famous book?
- A Squash and a Squeeze (1993) is Axel Scheffler's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.