Toon Tellegen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Toon Tellegen

Dutch writer, poet, and physician

Date of Birth: 18-Nov-1941

Place of Birth: Brielle, South Holland, Netherlands

Profession: writer, physician, poet, translator, author, children's writer

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Antonius Otto Hermannus (Toon) Tellegen (born 18 November 1941) 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. For his lasting contribution as a children's writer, Tellegen was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.