Tiddler illustrator Axel Scheffler considering 'slowing down' as he praises 'masterpiece' new BBC animation Illustrator Axel Scheffler has shared his delight as his and writing partner Julia Donaldson’s picture book Tiddler has become their latest picture book to be adapted into a new animation coming this Christmas.
As the UK’s number one picture book creators, Scheffler, 67, and Donaldson, 76, have once again teamed with the BBC and Magic Light Pictures to bring their beloved tale to the screen.
Tiddler is their twelfth story to be adapted in this way, following the likes of The Gruffalo, Room On The Broom and Stickman to name just some and, given his and Donaldson’s creative partnership has spanned over 30 years, he predicts there will be more to come.
“It’s always amazing to see what they make out of our picture book, they always add extra plot and make it last,” he said.
Describing the latest results as a “masterpiece”, Scheffler told The Standard: “I’m pleased that Tiddler was chosen and I think it will be popular.
