Hans Wilhelm

Hans Wilhelm is a German-American author and illustrator who has written and illustrated over 200 books, primarily for children, many of which have been translated into more than thirty languages and adapted into animated television series[4][1]. Born in Bremen, Germany in 1945, he lived in Africa for many years before moving to the United States, where he became one of America's foremost children's book author/illustrators[3][4]. His books have sold over 40 million copies and won numerous international awards, and his work is held in permanent collections at major universities and museums[2][3].