Children's author, Judith Kerr dies at 95

26 May 2019

Children’s author, Judith Kerr dies at 95

Children’s author, Judith Kerr dies at 95Beloved children's author and illustrator, Judith Kerr has died at the age of 95.

It was announced on 22nd May by her publisher, Harper Collins, that she died after a short illness.

She was born in Germany but she and her family fled to England to escape from the Nazis. She started publishing only when she was 40 years old and published over 30 books.

Some of her most famous works include:

The Tiger who came to Tea (1968). It has sold over 5 million copies
 	When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (1971)

She was a much-loved author who touched many lives. She also received many awards including the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to children's literature and Holocaust education.

Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons

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Comments: 2

sanaacelly says:

28 May 2019 at 4:05 pm

it is very sad to hear that an author died

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- curioustimes says:
  
  28 May 2019 at 4:12 pm
  
  We agree, do look out for her books and read if you can.
  
  Keep reading, stay curious.
  
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