Hans Traxler studied painting and lithography in Frankfurt and is co-founder of the satirical magazines Pardon and Titanic. He published and illustrated various books for children and adults. Hanser published his so-called Alps Trilogy: Komm Emil wir gehen heim! (2005), Franz - Der Junge, der ein Murmeltier sein wollte (2009) and Sofie mit dem großen Horn (2015), as well as his picture-book Willi - Der Kater, der immer größer wurde (2014).
Growing up means being courageous!
This is the story of Eddy, the small elephant, who wants to stay small so he doesn’t have to fight poachers and dangerous animals. Meet Traxler’s ...
Sofie’s life is not an easy one. All her family are talented flautists, but as the youngest member she only ever gets to play the mini-flute. Yet in truth Sofie is more talented than the lot of ...
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The Lohmeiers adopt a kitten so that they’ll always have someone to talk to. But the cat just keeps growing and growing…
Mr Lohmeier and his wife felt lonely in their house until they ...
The touching and funny story of a boy who wants to be a groundhog, at least for as long as the winter lasts.
It takes some time for Franz and Albert the groundhog to become friends, ...
Ever wanted to know what hell really looks like? This book, by renowned German cartoonist Hans Traxler, tells you – and provides a lot more useful information, too.
After exploring ...
The story of Emil, the pig, who is allowed to live although its owner could definitely use a bit of bacon. Funny and moving, Hans Traxler?s book describes a world where men and animals are still ...
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The poignancy of Traxler's humour results from the accuracy of his observation. It is surprising how much he knows about the famous but mostly unexplored species of the guardian angel!
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"Hans Traxler ist ein alter Herr mit einem großen Herzen für Kinder und mit herrlicher Fantasie." Heribert Prantl, Süddeutsche Zeitung, 05.12.15
2014 Goethe-Plakette der Stadt Frankfurt
2014 Beste 7 Bücher für junge Leser, Deutschlandfunk
2009 Die besten 7 (Deutschlandfunk)
2009 Kinder- und Jugendbuchliste (Radio Bremen & SR)
2006 Göttinger Elch