Best Selling Books by Julia DONALDSON

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 bestselling ZOG. There''s much to do, as they fly around tending 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. From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1

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.

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Hide-and-Seek Pig by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. But where on earth could Hen be? Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Hide-and-Seek Pig: 20th Anniversary Edition. Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox''s Socks, Rabbit''s Nap and Postman Bear.

Hold onto your hats!Join the witch and her cat, a dog, a frog and a bird on a NOISY bumpy broomstick ride. The bestselling story from star picture-book pairing, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - now an interactive gift book with ten amazing, magical sound effects!Room on the Broom Sound Book is from the creators of The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide.

Each year, as Zog practices new skills learned at Madam Dragon''s school, a little girl helps him out until one day he finds a way to help make her dream come true for herself, a new friend, and Zog.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s classic picture book is brought to life as a glorious sound book with ten exciting sounds. Press the buttons to play the sounds as you read along with the story. Every day, Tiddler is late for school, and every day he has another tall tale for his teacher. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net?

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team who are beginning to read on their own. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen''s mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades – from causing mischief with their furry friends to having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

Who''s that singing on the savannah? It''s the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they''re perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s gorgeous picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud, while bold, comical illustrations bring the savannah spectacularly to life.

Celebrate the joy of books and reading with this special anniversary edition of Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content.Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog ... From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there''s something for everyone in Charlie''s amazing book of adventure! Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book 15th Anniversary Edition features the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, as well extra-special additional content to celebrate the anniversary year.

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

THE GRUFFALO - Now Available in Doric Scots

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster''s Cave, contains four delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen''s life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle''s magic ball, going to the seaside and joining the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. This book contains the following stories: 1. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse - The Flying Horse - The Magic Ball 2. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster''s Cave - The Sea Monster''s Cave - The Unusual Pets Club

\"Whenever I''m tired of being me I swing around like a chimpanzee. \" Are you tired of being you? Here''s a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wriggle and giggle, shrug and sigh, snap like a crocodile, and slither like a snake. Julia Donaldson''s verses jump off the page and Nick Sharratt''s snazzy illustrations add to the fun. Bright, bold, and accessible, these rhymes are packed full of noises and actions, making them perfect for joining in. Look out for more poems from Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt in \"Shuffle and Squelch\"!

Two of the world''s most celebrated picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury, team up for the first time in this jaunty animal fable for fans of Room on the Broom and We''re Going on a Bear Hunt Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: \"I''m the Giant Jumperee and I''m scary as can be!\" shouts the stranger. Rabbit''s friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they''re no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? Find out in this new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.

When a little hermit crab finds a shiny new shell he doesn''t want to share it.

A small-format version of a song written to accompany the original picture book, Room on the Broom. It features Axel Scheffler''s illustrations, and contains a music score at the back.

The complete classic story, plus six 12-piece jigsaws. \"Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.\" But it''s dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree. LONGLISTED for the British Book Awards - WHSmith Children''s Book of the Year Award SHORTLISTED for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize SHORTLISTED for the Sheffield Children''s Book Award \\"You''ll read this book again and again \- but by choice\. The award-winning Gruffalo pair create another classic with this touching story\. Sing-song rhyme, funny pictures and a tender ending \- ahh\\" DAILY MAI

Magnet fun with The Snail and the Whale! Explore the deep sea and the wide world in this great magnetic book! Contains over 80 Snail and the Whale magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and fun activities, including Mixed-up Beasts, Match the Shadows and a Snail and the Whale quiz. With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! A perfect gift from the creators of The Gruffalo!

THE GRUFFALO - Now Available in Orcadian Scots

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.

THE GRUFFALO - Now Available in Dundonian Scots

A splendidly die-cut alphabet of animals from Number 1 bestselling author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, and visionary illustrator Sharon King-Chai.Each cleverly cut flap draws you further into a beautifully vibrant world of huge elephants, slithery snakes and growling tigers. Sharon King-Chai''s bold colours and shapes make Animalphabet a rich delight for children of all ages while Julia Donaldson''s rhythmic text is a pleasure to read aloud. The cleverly written, simple text invites children to compare one animal to another, and clever hints and peep-through holes within the artwork make this a hugely entertaining guessing game as well as a gorgeous book to treasure.The perfect gift for boys and girls alike who will love embarking on a journey of discovery through the natural world, from one animal to another.

\"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 an owl, a snake ... and a hungry Gruffalo!

The Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book is a must-have for fans of the bestselling picture book The Rhyming Rabbit. It''s packed with games, activities and over 400 stickers. Perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays - a great gift for any child. From Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, an unstoppable picture book pairing, and creators of the modern classics What the Ladybird Heard and What the Ladybird Heard Next.Other Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks sticker books to collect:Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book, The Princess and the Wizard Sticker Book and Sharing a Shell Sticker Book.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen''s mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades. From celebrating birthdays to having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had. You can guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, theres something for everyone in this fantastic book by the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Now available in a sturdy board-book format, so even the youngest children can enjoy this wonderful tale!

Fred the street musician and his cat are \"purr-fectly\" happy, singing together all day long, until Fred gives chase to a thief and the two become separated.

Join in the fun and help little Monkey find his mum with this special twentieth anniversary edition of the bestselling classic Monkey Puzzle, featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content. Where is Monkey''s mummy? It''s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don''t seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong 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 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, as well as extra-special never-before-seen content 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

As well as being the UK`s most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. This volume includes nine of her best-loved songs and each score includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. The songs will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia`s hugely popular live performances. A CD, attached to the inside cover of the book, contains all nine songs, sung by the author. Now, everyone can sing along!

One mole is digging a hole. Can you see who else is helping out in the garden? Julia Donaldson''s whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt''s illustrations encourage children to read aloud and count along.

This fantastic new activity book is based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book THE HIGHWAY RAT. Packed with stickers, colouring and puzzles, there''s plenty to keep Highway Rat fans busy for hours. Included in the book: over 70 reusable stickers, colouring-in, dot-to-dots, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches and more!