Judith Kerr
The author and illustrator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Judith Kerr is an author and illustrator. The author and illustrator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr was born on 14 June 1923 in Berlin and died on 22 May 2019 in London. As a child she fled Nazi Germany with her family and later lived in Britain.
She wrote and illustrated The Tiger Who Came to Tea (1968) and the Mog books, and wrote the novel When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (1971), based on her childhood.
Judith Kerr’s books in our all-time classics list
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea (1968): number 18 in our best children’s books of all time. A surprise visitor knocks at the door at teatime and eats everything in the house.
Other well-known books and work
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea (1968)
- Mog the Forgetful Cat (1970)
- When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (1971)
Where to start
Start with The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Frequently asked questions about Judith Kerr
Who is Judith Kerr?
Judith Kerr was born on 14 June 1923 in Berlin and died on 22 May 2019 in London. As a child she fled Nazi Germany with her family and later lived in Britain.
Which books by Judith Kerr are on your all-time list?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (number 18). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with Judith Kerr?
Start with The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Biographical details are drawn from publisher biographies, reference works and the author’s own site, and may have changed. The illustration is our own and is not a likeness of the author. See all the authors.