Judith Kerr’s Creatures

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ISBN: 9780007513215

A Celebration of Her Life and Work

Judith Kerr

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Harper Collins
27 October 2015

Biography; Biography: literary

A lavishly illustrated retrospective in celebration of 100 years since Judith Kerr’s birth, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and many other iconic books.

Judith Kerr was one of the best-loved authors and illustrators to ever put pencil to paper. The books she created, including The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog the Forgetful Cat, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and many many more, have become classics of children’s literature, loved by generations of readers.

But what of the life behind the iconic characters? Judith’s own story is riveting, from her early childhood in Berlin, dramatically cut short by the family having to flee the rising Nazi Party, to her time at the BBC in the 1950s and her long and happy marriage to the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale, creator of British television’s first major hit, The Quatermass Experiment.

The joy of this very special book is in hearing this story from Judith herself, accompanied by a treasure trove of illustrations and memorabilia. All combine to give an unforgettable insight into the creative process behind these beloved stories.

This book was published in 2013, but Judith continued to work up until her death in 2019. While she may have gone, her creatures live on. They are much-loved characters who spring to life from the pages of her books, but they are also those who have played a part in her inspirational life. They are to be found here, in a book to cherish and return to again and again.

In 2023 we celebrate 100 years since Judith’s birth and in this updated edition, her final working years have been wonderfully evoked in a new chapter written by Judith’s son, the author, Matthew Kneale.

By: Judith Kerr
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 226mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.230kg
ISBN: 9780007513215
ISBN 10: 0007513216
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 27 October 2015
Recommended Age: From 11 years
Audience: Young adult , General/trade , Preschool (0-5) , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Judith Kerr was born in Berlin, the daughter of a distinguished German writer. She left Germany with her family in 1933 to escape from the Nazis and they arrived in England in 1936, having spent the intervening years in Switzerland and France. She was married to the writer Nigel Kneale. Their daughter Tacy is an artist, and their son Matthew is an acclaimed novelist. In 2012, Judith was awarded an OBE for her services to children's literature and Holocaust education

Reviews for Judith Kerr’s Creatures: A Celebration of Her Life and Work

Praise for the Tiger who Came to Tea: A modern classic. The Independent. Praise for When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: '... exact, intelligent and unsentimental.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for My Henry It bears all her trademarks, lively illustration, a cheerful blend of the everyday and the fantastic... A deeply poignant yet ultimately uplifting tale... Giulia Rhode, Sunday Express