New Releases by Julia DONALDSON

With heaps of fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers and over 100 stickers, The Gruffalo''s Child Activity Book is sure to delight fans of the picture book! The Gruffalo''s Child Activity Book is packed full of sticker scenes, matching activities, simple puzzles, colouring, spot the difference, search-and-find 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 over 100 stickers - perfect for holidays, journeys and rainy days. For every copy sold, Macmillan Children''s Books will donate 50p to the National Literacy Trust (registered charity numbers: 1116260 in England and Wales and SCO42944 in Scotland) Based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo''s Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Meet the witch, the cat and all their animal friends in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, Room on the Broom - with flaps to lift, an eye-catching neon cover and a surprise pop-up ending! Who will help the witch find her missing hat, bow and wand? Lift the flaps to find out, then turn the page to discover the magical pop-up ending as they all fly away on a truly magnificent broom - whoosh! With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Lift-the-Flap Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

A reusable magic painting book based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.

A purr-fectly rollicking adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, now in paperback! Tabby McTat is a musical cat, and he loves singing (and caterwauling) with his friend Fred for coins that people throw in Fred''s hat. But one day, Fred is in an accident, and the two are separated! Will Tabby and Fred find their way back to each other? Written in splendid rhyming verse and perfect for reading aloud, Tabby McTat is a touching story of friendship, loyalty, music -- and kittens!

The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I''m late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn''t." "OH, YES, HE DID." Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! What ever will he come up with next? Now with a shiny foiled cover, this is a special gift for little readers! The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK''s number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children about to start school From the creators of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man!

Push, pull and slide the magical moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. Bring the story to life with this perfect Halloween gift for toddlers! Wiggle the witch''s broomstick to make her and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains. Push and pull the tabs to see what happens when they are joined by a dog, a bird and a frog who all want a ride and . . . SNAP! Make the broom break in two. Move the magical scene-changing mechanism to scare away the greedy dragon who''s hungry for a snack, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch the witch and her friends fly off on their brand new truly magnificent broom - whoosh! With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he''s also the most accident prone. With each test his dream of earning a gold star seems farther away. But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog.

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A thousand years ago,a tiny acornfell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an enormous oak tree! As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk! The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles. After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again. The tree''s magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson''s rich, dramatic rhyme. Victoria Sandøy''s gorgeous, atmospheric illustrationsperfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees. The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating factsabout oak trees and the animals that depend on them. Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy: "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia''s heart: the power of children and song" Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children''s books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children''s writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson''s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.

Celebrate the Gruffalo''s 25th birthday with this brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo.

Help Stick Man run and wriggle his way back to his family in this super soft and fabulously interactive finger puppet book. One day he wakes early and goes for a jog. Stick Man, oh Stick Man, Beware of the dog! Story based on the bestselling Stick Manby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With Julia''s classic rhyme and a fun finger puppet based on Axel''s fabulous illustrations, children will love helping Stick Man make his way back home. The perfect introduction to Julia and Axel''s gorgeous storytelling world, this edition is great for little readers If you liked this, check out the Zogand Superwormfinger puppet books!

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.

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!

Peep through the die-cut holes and lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo. Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book with peep-holes and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending! With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s classic, it''s the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, as well as fans of the original.

A magical book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zogand Superworm- now as a chunky board book! "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia''s heart: the power of children and song" Good Housekeeping Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it''s going to be the famousChristmas tree in Trafalgar Square! This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope. This gorgeously illustrated board book is perfect for little ones to enjoy! Julia Donaldson''s perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandøy''s exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details to point out and share A paragraph on the back of the book explains the true story behind the tree The Christmas Pineis based on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK''s support during World War II. Each year, the UK Poetry Society asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson originally wrote The Christmas Pineto celebrate the 2020 Christmas tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and displayed in Trafalgar Square. Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children''s books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children''s writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson''s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021

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 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!

Celebrate the 20th birthday of the bestselling classic The Snail and the Whale, with this special anniversary edition of the story, including bonus content. \"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! This is 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 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as extra-special bonus content including a letter from the author and some early sketches from the illustrator to celebrate the anniversary year.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s favourite characters are now available as gorgeous board books with soft felt flaps, perfect for little hands. Where has Tabby McTat gone? Can you find him? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, until you find Tabby McTat! While your little one is having fun playing with the felt, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book Tabby McTatby Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo. Zog,and its sequel Zog and the Flying Doctors, have been made into animated films which first screened on BBC1 on Christmas Day Collect them all: Let''s Find Tiddler, Let''s Find Superworm, Let''s Find Stick Manand Let''s Find Zog

Celebrate 30 years of A Squash and a Squeeze with all your favourite characters in this fun sticker book!

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What happens when a little old lady invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? 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, A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect preschool introduction to the classic storybook.

A chunky touch and feel book based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom.

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

Celebrate fifteen years of this funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man andZog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... ''"Sorry I''m late, Miss. I set off really early But on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn''t." "OH, YES, HE DID."'' Tiddler is a little fish with a BIGimagination! Every day he tells a tall tale. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he reallymeet a mermaid? And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller which includes exclusive bonus material - a letter from the author and sketches from the illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children starting school From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films The Smeds and the Smooswill air on the BBC at Christmas 2022 New for September 2022 - look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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.

A brilliant board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo''s Child. 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? Move the push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to find out!With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo''s Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo''s Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

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 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.

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. ''By a loobular lake on a far-off planet There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet. Not far away, on a humplety hill, There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.'' The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There''s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! Sturdy board pages with softly rounded corners are perfect for little ones With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK''s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world! Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoosis the winner of an International Emmy Award The animated film of Tabby McTatis on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma Look out for Jonty Gentooby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. ''Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.''The Sun Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Stick Man Superworm Tabby McTat The Highway Rat The Scarecrows'' Wedding The Smeds and the Smoos Tiddler Ugly Five Zog Zog and the Flying Doctors Also available in paperback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats. Each title also has a sticker activitybook with over 300 stickersand pages of activities for hours of extra fun.

Julia Donaldson''s favourite characters are now in gorgeous board books with lovely soft felt flaps for toddlers to lift and find fun things. Where has Stick Man gone? Can you find him? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Stick Man! While there is so much fun to be had, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo - both of which have been made into animated films and shown on BBC1. The animated film of Tabby McTatstars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma. Look out for Jonty Gentooby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.