Toon Tellegen

An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn’t always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant. In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals—from squirrel to scarab beetle—spend their days as friends do, with birthday parties, writing letters, visiting, dancing, or sometimes all alone. Each day brings emotions that are...

The first in the internationally bestselling series of witty, moving and philosophical animal fables for adults. 'Only one question remains: is he a writer or a genius? I suspect the latter' De Morgen 'Toon Tellegen's stories provide endless pleasure' Die Ziet 'Moving and entertaining' De Volkskrant The hedgehog is lonely. So he writes a letter, inviting the animals of the...

One day, a heavy, dull feeling fills the cricket's head. And it won't go away. The other animals try to help. Would he like a party? Has he tried being cheerful? Nothing seems to work. As springtime comes, and the forest begins to rustle with life, can the cricket find a way to heal? The Cricket's Healing explores this journey...