Most Popular Books by JULIA DONALDSON

A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake-- only to have to outwit that creature as well.

A magnificent pop-up carousel book, based on the bestselling picture book.Walk into the deep dark wood with Mouse in this this amazing pop-up carousel book, and discover what happens when he comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake. and a hungry Gruffalo!Read the much-loved story, then press out the play pieces and join in all the fun with three stunning pop-up play scenes. There are lots of holes to peep through, things to spot and flaps to open, so you can explore the deep dark wood with Mouse. Discover Fox''s underground house, Owl''s treetop and Snake''s logpile - but watch out for the Gruffalo hiding in the trees! The Gruffalo Carousel Book includes a special envelope for safe storage of the 12 play pieces and a ribbon closure.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.

The Gruffalo''s Child goes out to find the Big Bad Mouse she has heard so much about.

A delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition features the classic story with a beautiful snowy festive cover - perfect for reading together at Christmas."How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it''s the tiny snail''s big plan that saves the day!The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition features the classic story with a beautiful snowy festive cover - perfect for reading together at Christmas.

Leo’s running from her past. Finlay’s running into trouble. Together, they stumble into a crazy new world of secrets, lies, and Chinese food. But someone is on Leo’s trail . . . Eccentric, unforgettable characters and genuine, heart-pounding suspense make for a stunning combination as celebrated author Julia Donaldson expands her talents in her first novel for young adults.

Celebrate the Gruffalo child''s 20th birthday with this brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms and a shiny cover, based on the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo''s Child.

An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise! There''s room on the broom for the witch''s cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog...and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Ready and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the modern classic and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

Celebrate twenty-five years of the modern classic The Gruffalo with this special anniversary edition of the story, featuring bonus extra material. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake. . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s The Gruffalo has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming tale of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years to come. Celebrate the Gruffalo''s birthday with this special 25th Anniversary Edition!

Now everyone can join the witch and her cat for a magical adventure with this fun and accessible playscript, adapted by the author from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. The Room on the Broom Play has been designed with rehearsals and performance in mind, with a clear layout and colour-coding for each character, perfect for helping children to follow their lines and join in the action! The book also contains a hints and tips section, which includes helpful advice on staging the play and ideas for props. There are also ideas for themed Room on the Broom activities. With Axel Scheffler''s bright and characterful illustrations and Julia Donaldson''s hilarious and witty rhyming playscript, this wonderful, dramatic way to share the classic story is sure to delight teachers, parents and children everywhere.

The endearing story of the accident-prone dragon and the princess who would rather be a doctor has sold over 200,000 copies in less than a year. It is now available accompanied by an audio CD, performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton. Children can listen to the full story with music, play the Zog Listening Game and sing along to the brand new ''Flying Doctors'' song, which was written specially for this CD by Julia Donaldson.

With over 250 easy-to-use stickers and loads of fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers, The Gruffalo Sticker Book is sure to delight fans of the picture book!The Gruffalo Sticker Book is packed full of sticker scenes, matching activities, simple puzzles, colouring, sticker games and more - plus all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. The fun activities have been carefully designed to be just right for children aged 3 and over, with six pages of big, easy-to-use stickers - perfect for holidays, journeys and rainy days.Based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

This colourful undersea adventure from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man is now available in board book format! Tiddler is late to school every day, and he always has an elaborate excuse for his teacher. One day, as Tiddler is thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away from his school. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet! Full of bright colour and bouncy repetition, this engaging book makes a fun introduction to the wonders of story-telling!

Sing along with Julia Donaldson and her collection of songs - fun for kids and parents alike. As well as being the UK''s most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. Room on the Broom and Other Songs Book and CD includes nine of her best-loved songs, including Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and The Smartest Giant in Town, as well as a number of fun-filled action songs. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by household name and star illustrator Axel Scheffler, each score includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. The songs will be familiar to anyone who has enjoyed one of Julia''s hugely popular live performances. Now everyone can sing along!

"First published in the UK in 2019 by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children''s Books."--Copyright page.

"I''ve lost my mum!"It''s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mummy. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don''t seem to be having much luck as the well-meaning butterfly misunderstands monkey''s descriptions and leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals! But eventually, they find... Dad! It''s just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she''s waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning new cover design and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking new cover designs are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

A special gift slipcase edition of two much-loved classic stories from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.In Room on the Broom, join the witch and her animal friends on a broomstick adventure, and discover what happens when they encounter a greedy dragon! Then set sail around the world, past volcanoes and icebergs, and save the whale in The Snail and the Whale. These two bestselling modern classics, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, are brought together in a beautiful slipcase edition, making the Room on the Broom and The Snail and the Whale Board Book Gift Slipcase the perfect gift to share with the whole family.

Join the witch and all her animal friends with this magical interactive story sound book version of the bestselling family classic, Room on the Broom. Listen to the witch cackle and the cat purr. Hear the tap of the witch''s wand and the whoosh of her broomstick in this magical, interactive story sound book with twelve sound buttons to push. The ideal gift for all fans of Room on the Broom, this delightful sound book is also the perfect introduction to this family favourite.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch''s hat, hair bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It''s a classic case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn''t used to such a heavy load and it''s not long before... SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch''s animal pals will need to think fast.A brilliantly funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

When Jumbeelia, an eight-year-old giant, climbs down a beanstalk and collects some "iggly plops, " the little people of children''s stories, she treats them like toys, unaware that she is endangering their lives.

Lift the soft fabric flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom - perfect for little ones for Halloween!With soft fabric flaps which are easy to lift and help develop fine motor skills, this felt flaps book is perfect for sharing with even the youngest child. Join the witch and all her animal friends for a magical broomstick adventure in Who''s on the Broom?: A Room on the Broom Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Enjoy more felt flap books with: Gruffalo, Where Are You?

A fun-filled outdoor activity book, based on four bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale - and bring the story to life! What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away - hooray! The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction to the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original story. Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

Three friends, sharing a shell,Down by the sparkling sea,Rollicking all round the rock poolIn their wonderful home for three.When the litte hermit crab finds a shiny new shell, at first he doesn''t want to share it -- not with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm, anyway! Join Crab, Blob and Brush in a story of sea, shells, and friendship -- and all about learning how to share.Now available as a chunky board book with a glittery cover that''s perfect for younger readers, Sharing a Shell was the first ever story from the bestselling picture-book pairing of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, who have since gone on to create such classics as What the Ladybird Heard and The Singing Mermaid. Praise for The Singing Mermaid:''[A] tip-top adventurous ballad which will hold its readers captive.'' - Guardian ''[...] a delightful rhyming adventure.'' - Daily Mail

A brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Meet George, a very helpful giant with a new, smart outfit! But what happens when he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes? Move the clever push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun and find out.With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Smartest Giant: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect preschool introduction to the original picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Celebrate Halloween with the witch and her friends in this special edition of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with a stunning neon orange cover and lots of fun extras! Room on the Broom Halloween Edition is the ideal Halloween gift for young children, with the full classic story, tips for hosting your very own Room on the Broom Halloween party and some spooky things to make and do: create a truly magnificent witch''s hat and bake some cheese wands - so delicious they''ll disappear in a flash! Room on the Broom is the perfect story to share at Halloween. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch''s hat, bow and wand. Luckily, there are plenty of friends around to help her out, and they all want a ride on the broom too. It''s a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn''t used to such a heavy load and it''s not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch''s animal friends had better think fast!

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty ''air ambulance'', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the best-selling Zog. There''s much to do, as they fly around tending to a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl''s uncle, the King, doesn''t think so-until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him.

The complete story and original illustrations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book, A Squash and a Squeeze, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, Let''s Read! A Squash and a Squeeze offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The little old lady''s house is far too small. So the wise old man tells her to squeeze in a crowd of farm animals. She''ll be amazed how big her house feels when she pushes them out again! "This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers." - Dr Fiona Maine, Lecturer in Literacy Education, University of Cambridge There are sixteen titles available in this series, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard, Hamilton''s Hats, Cats Ahoy!, The Princess and the Pig and Monsters: An Owner''s Guide.

Plan a wonderful, witchy party with The Room on the Broom Party Book, perfect for themed birthday and Halloween parties!Based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Room on the Broom Party Book is filled with lots of magical games and activities such as a witch''s treasure hunt, broomstick games, magic bog slime and more! Also included are invitations and spooky decorations, recipes for tasty party food, and instructions for making your very own witch''s cauldron piñata - plus the Room on the Broom Song, jokes and over 200 stickers.

Celebrate fifteen years of the modern classic The Gruffalo''s Child with this special anniversary edition, featuring press-out characters and a wrap-around play scene to act out the story, plus additional book content, including material from author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.This special 15th anniversary edition of The Gruffalo''s Child is a must-have for Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans. The Gruffalo''s Child 15th Anniversary Edition features a wrap-around snowy wood play scene and press-out characters for an interactive reading experience, plus additional book content including The Gruffalo''s Child Song, a Gruffalo''s Child quiz, activities, and tips for putting on a Gruffalo''s Child play! The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo''s child disobeys her father''s warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn''t really exist� does he? The Gruffalo''s Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson''s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler''s brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo''s child has followed firmly in her father''s footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again and again!