Toon Tellegen
/The Netherlands(1941) is a Dutch writer, poet and physician, known for his children's works, especially those involving anthropomorphized ants 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. He has been granted numerous prestigious literary prizes, and has so far published over 20 poetry collections, and over forty children’s books.