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Dutch writer Toon Tellegen's collection I Wish is full of poems with (largely) child speakers.
Toon Tellegen, born in , is one of Holland's most celebrated poets, with many awards to his name....
Toon Tellegen
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Antonius Otto Hermannus (Toon) Tellegen (born in Brielle, November 18, ) is a Dutch writer, poet, and physician, known for his children's works, especially those involving anthropomorphisedants and squirrels.
His writings are also enjoyed by adults, due to the amusing, bizarre situations that Tellegen creates, as well as their dealings with philosophical subjects.
Biography
Tellegen studied medicine at the University of Utrecht, and worked as a general practitioner in Amsterdam.
After writing for many years mainly for adults, Tellegen switched to children's stories.
Toon Tellegen, born in Den Briel, is considered one of The Netherlands' finest poets, and his work has been awarded many literary prizes.His first children's book, written in , was called Er ging geen dag voorbij: negenenveertig verhalen over de eekhoorn en de andere dieren. (Not A Day Went By: forty-nine tales of the squirrel and other animals). In these stories, the ant and the squirrel often play the lead role, and many of his stories tou
