Judith Kerr ranks among the best-loved authors and illustrators ever to put pencil to paper, and the books she created – among them The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog the Forgetful Cat, and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit – have become beloved classics of children’s literature, cherished across generations. But behind those iconic characters lies a genuinely riveting life story: from her early childhood in Berlin, cut dramatically short when her family was forced to flee the rising Nazi Party, through her years working at the BBC in the 1950s, to her long and happy marriage to celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale, creator of British television’s first major hit, The Quatermass Experiment. What makes this particular book so special is hearing that story told in Judith’s own words, paired with a treasure trove of illustrations and memorabilia that together offer an unforgettable glimpse into her creative process. First published in 2013, though Judith continued working right up until her death in 2019, this lavishly illustrated retrospective celebrates 100 years since her birth. Her creatures live on – the much-loved characters who leap from the pages of her books, but also the people who shaped her extraordinary life – all gathered here in a book to treasure and return to again and again. This 2023 updated edition, marking 100 years since Judith’s birth, includes a wonderful new chapter on her final working years written by her son, author Matthew Kneale.
ISBN 13: 9780007513215
Author: Judith Kerr
