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Do YOU have questions for Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler?

Axel Scheffler stands in front of a tree. A graphic in the top right says 'send in'Image source, Sandy Young

Do YOU have any burning questions for famous illustrator Axel Scheffler? We want to hear from you!

He's the brains behind the look of some of your favourite characters, like The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man.

Alex will be ing us on the Newsround sofa talking about his new book 'Welcome' - a story about friendship and togetherness.

Tell us your questions in the comments below and they might be featured on the programme...

Illustrations of a squirrel, tiger, frog, goat, crocodile, tortoise and rabbit. They are all smiling and have their hands in the air above their heads Image source, Axel Scheffler
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These are some of the characters from his new book

Welcome is a book about how you can be a good friend and how we can all help others to feel welcome.

It's filled with his distinctive drawings and charming animal characters.

Did you know Axel Scheffler was actually rejected from the art school that he first applied to in , but when he moved to the UK he got a place at the Bath Academy of Art and decided to become an illustrator.

He's now illustrated over 200 books!

Don't forget to let us know if you've got a question for him in the comments below...