Axel Scheffler, who himself once again to my favorite illustrators include - (beat the Gruffalo and He Duda) wrote to me today
Dear Werner Holzwarth. - a favorite book? It's difficult. There are too many. But it could actually every picture book by William Steig be. I like the wit and intelligence in drawing and narrative. His tone and the bizarreness of the stories. As he and economical means creating atmosphere and the emotion of the figures is accurate. Regards, Axel Scheffler
Well, here is one of the most famous children's books by William Steig:
Doctor de Soto's adventures.
The dentist, Dr. De Soto and his wife Deborah and assistant have set up their practice for animals of all sizes. If they are similar in size to the pair of mice, they may take place in the dental chair, larger animals on the floor, for even larger, such as donkeys, there is a separate room where the doctor using a pulley carrying out the treatment. Cats and other dangerous animals is prohibited, access severely. But one day a fox is strong with a toothache at the door. Because the mice have a good heart, they treat him. But once he is better, it lusts after him a delicious meal ...
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