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Walter Trier

Illustrator

About Walter Trier

Walter Trier was born in Prague in 1890, but moved to Berlin in 1910. An acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator, he collaborated with Kästner on more than a dozen children's books and produced covers for Lilliput and The New Yorker, among others. He fled Germany in 1936, and eventually settled in Canada, where he died in 1951.

Recent updates about Walter Trier

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books

12 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Dot and Anton by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Flying Classroom by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books.

24 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Dot and Anton by Erich Kästner and Walter Trier. Published by Pushkin Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Dot and Anton by Erich Kästner from Pushkin Children's Books

2 months ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Flying Classroom from Pushkin Children's Books from Erich Kästner is a great one to read together.

2 months ago

Christmas

The Flying Classroom and a Happy Christmas!! By Erich Kästner and published by Pushkin Children's Books.

4 months ago

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