Antonius Otto Hermannus (Toon) Tellegen is a Dutch writer, poet, and physician, known for children's books, especially those featuring anthropomorphised animals, particularly those about an ant and a squirrel.
Awards 17
Connected to Toon 6
Tonke DragtAlso in D; Een film over schrijven (1994)
Jacques VriensAlso in D; Een film over schrijven (1994)
Mensje van KeulenAlso in D; Een film over schrijven (1994)
Joke van LeeuwenAlso in D; Een film over schrijven (1994)
Ted van LieshoutAlso in D; Een film over schrijven (1994)
Cees NooteboomAlso won ANV-Visser Neerlandia prize for dramaAbout this person
Antonius Otto Hermannus (Toon) Tellegen is a Dutch writer, poet, and physician, known for children's books, especially those featuring anthropomorphised animals, particularly those about an ant and a squirrel. His writings are also enjoyed by adults, due to the amusing, bizarre situations that Tellegen creates, as well as their dealings with philosophical subjects.
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1941 · age 84
Written about in
10 languages
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