Water-soluble marker, watercolor
The little owl sleeps during the day - the
little boy sleeps at night. Two different
rhythms of life encounter each other. Even if
they can’t play together, the boy and the owl
will remain friends forever.
Quill, watercolor
This agreeable board book tells a little
story without any text.
A young hedgehog looks for his friend.
Pencil, watercolor, pastel crayon
A young shepherd is searching for his
missing lamb and participates in the
wonderful mysteries of the Holy Night.
A Christmas-book, where the four candles
symbolize hope and helpfulness.
The Owl Prize, Japan, Mention
Water-soluble marker, watercolor
Pete, the little penguin, tries to fly like a
bird, but he crash lands, always on his
belly. Then he learns to swim and discovers the
secrets of the sea.
Pencil, watercolor, pastel crayon
A story full of optimism: If you believe, you can
achieve anything you want.
Swiss Juvenile-Book-Prize 1988, Shortlist
Pencil, watercolor
The festive atmosphere of the winter-
illustrations and the warm hearted story
makes the charm of this Santa Claus book.
The Sleepy Owl - 1986
Where is my friend? - 1986
Four Candles for Simon - 1986 - Text G.-M. Scheidl
Penguin Pete - 1987
Camomile Heads for Home - 1987 - Text Hermann Moers
Santa Claus and the Woodcutter - 1987 - Idea K. Siegenthaler
Penguin Pete’s New Friends - 1988
Water-soluble marker, watercolor
The second story with the little penguin:
He meets a lot of animals from the Antarctic and
finds new friends.
Penguin Pete and Pat - 1989
Critici in Erba 1990, Bologna, Menzione
Water-soluble marker, watercolor
Pete is growing up. He invites all his
friends to his wedding with Pat. And soon Little
Tim is born.
Penguin Pete, Ahoy! - 1993
Water-soluble marker, watercolor
Pete discovers a shipwreck. Is there still
anybody living on? Indeed: Pete meets a little
ship mouse and finds a new friend.
Penguin Pete and Little Tim - 1994
Water-soluble marker, watercolor,
candle wax
Pete and his little son Tim have an adven-
ture in a heavy snowstorm.
Boris Beaver - 1988
Water-soluble marker, watercolor
The little beaver may help his parents with
their work. But it’s not that easy! Fortunately there
is his friend, the little frog to help.
Miriam’s Gift - 1989 - Text G.-M. Scheidl
Pencil, watercolor, pastel crayon
Mirjam is not allowed to accompany her
parents to Bethlehem. She is too young.
This Christmas-story tells, how the little girl
manages to reach Bethlehem nevertheless.
Sun and Moon - 1990
Watercolor, spray-technique by toothbrush
A book which I enjoyed very much.
It tells us about the earth, the sun and the
moon, from rainbows and tempests, a solar
eclipse and meteors. And it tells an impos-sible
love story that became reality.
The illustrations still today belongs to my
favorite ones.
Shaggy - 1990
Pencil, watercolor, pastel crayon
Shaggy, the dog of the junkyard, enjoys
his freedom. But sometimes he has to fight
for it. Fortunately there are some friends who
will help him.
Hopper - 1991
Pencil, watercolor
The first of five Hopper-books.
Hopper wants wintertime to be finally over.
Have patience, Hopper, springtime will coming
soon!
Hopper Hunts for Spring - 1992
Pencil, watercolor
My favorite story among the Hopper-books.
Hopper heads off in search of the spring.
Critici in Erba 1994, Bologna, Menzione
Pencil, watercolor
Hopper wants to become an Easter Bunny and
plunges in a new adventure.
Pencil, watercolor
“Do you know how to swim?”, asks a little
brown hare. So Hopper of course doesn’t
want to stand back...
Pencil, watercolor
"I don’t know climbing!”, says Hopper to
the little squirrel. But nevertheless Hopper
manages to climb up the tree.
But what about coming down again?
Watercolor, spray-technique by toothbrush
A collection of lullabies. I illustrated this
book using the same technique as I used
for “Sun and Moon”.
Hopper’s Easter Surprise - 1993 - Idea K. Siegenthaler
Hang On, Hopper! - 1995
Hopper’s Treetop Adventure - 1997
I See the Moon - 1991
The Christmas Star - 1993
Chris & Croc - 1994
Dazzle the Dinosaur - 1994
Wake Up, Santa Claus! - 1996
Pencil, watercolour
It's like there is a jinx on Santa:
First Santa over sleeps on the day he is
supposed to deliver presents, then he can't
find his second boot and his big bag won't
pass through the door.
Is it possible that the children won't get
their presents this year?
Watercolor, holographic foil
"How should we find the new king?“, asks
the shepherds around the campfire.
So the stars in the night sky move together
to form a big star and guides the shep-
herds, three kings and a lot of animals to
the stall in Bethlehem.
Chinese ink, watercolor, collage
For Chris his stuffed crocodile becomes alive
and so they experience various adventures
through thick and thin.
Chinese ink, watercolor, holographic foil
The Maiasauras are living in danger, since
they have been banished by the Cavesaur.
So Dazzle and his friend decide to recon-quer
the cave and take back control of the
essential spring.
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