He was considered as the children's poet. He was born in the village of Valapad in Thrissur May 10, 1927.Kunjunni started his career as a teacher at the Chelari school. He was known for writing small poems which appeared to be childlike in form, but conveyed a message. He appeared in Bhoomigeetham, a film directed by Kamal. His autobiography, Enniloode, is noted for its candour, humour and simplicity.
Born : May 10, 1927 Valapad, Cochin, India
Died : 26 March 2006
Nationality: Indian
Ethnicity: Malayali
Occupation: Poet and Lyricist
Spouse: None
Works:
- Oonu Thotturakkam Vare
- Pazhamozhi Pathayam
- Kunjunniyude Kavithakal
- Kadankathal
- Vithum Muthum
- Kutti Pencil
- Namboodiri Phalithangal
- Raashthriyam
- Kuttikal Padunnu
- Undanum Undiyum
- Kutti Kavithakal
- Kalikoppu
- Pazhanchollukal
- Pathinanchum Pathinanchum
- Aksharathettu
- Nonsense Kavithakal
- Muthumani
- Chakkarappava
- Kadalippazham
- Kalikkalam
- Kunjunni Ramayanam
Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1974, 1984)
- State Institute of Children's Literature Award (1982)
- The Kerala Sahitya Akademi lifetime achievement award (1988)
- State Institute of Children's Literature lifetime achievement award (2002)
- Vazhakunnuam Award (2002)
- V.A. Kesavan Nair Award (2003)
- Tomyas Award
