New Releases by Julia DONALDSON

Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE''S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they''re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn''t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it''s up to Dot to save the day! Winner of the Indie Book Awards 2021 this fantastic rhyming story comes from the bestselling partnership behind The Detective Dog.

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

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.

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

This sturdy board book with fun push-and-pull tabs introduces the beloved characters from Room on the Broom to the very youngest readers and is fun family read-aloud, perfect for the changing seasons and a great way to celebrate Halloween! Little ones will love pulling out the sliders and pushing up the tabs in this interactive book that follows the witch, her cat, and their friends on a smile-filled broom ride.

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.

Packed with craft activities and over 200 stickers, Monkey Puzzle Make and Do book is a great gift for any child - ideal for rainy days and holidays.Where is Monkey''s mummy? It''s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. A kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don''t seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! Join in their adventures with this fun craft book - make your own jungle card game, create a pair of brilliant butterfly wings to wear, and find out lots of clever and creative ways to turn your handprints into your favourite jungle animals!Based on the bestselling picture book, Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

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.

Everyone''s favourite accident-prone dragon, ZOG, isback, this time with STICKERS! This fantastic new activity book is based on the bestselling book ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This book is packed with: colouring-in, stickers, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches, So, there''s plenty to keep ZOGfans busy for hours.

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this 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. Look out for new Tales from Acorn Wood story Hare''s New Dress and discover more favourites: Fox''s Socks, Rabbit''s Nap, Postman Bear, Cat''s Cookbook, Mole''s Spectacles and Badger''s Band.

Touch the Gruffalo''s terrible tusks, feel his knobby knees and tickle his purple prickles with this interactive touch and feel book based on the bestselling picture book. Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, The Gruffalo Touch and Feel Book is part of an exciting range of books for toddlers, featuring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s iconic creation, the Gruffalo. Specially designed to appeal to even the youngest child, simple patterns and bright colours combine with Axel Scheffler''s instantly recognizable artwork to keep preschool children entertained for hours. Also available in the My First Gruffalo series: My First Gruffalo Little Library, The Gruffalo Puppet Book and Gruffalo Growl

The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This special festive edition features the classic story with a gorgeous wintry cover design - perfect for sharing together with the whole family. This is the tale of a tiny snail And a great big grey-blue humpback whale . . . When one little snail longs to see the big wide world, she hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together, they set sail 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 up to the tiny snail to save the day. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s brilliant story of unlikely friendship and life-changing adventure will be brought to life on BBC One this Christmas, starring Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd and Dame Diana Rigg. With a gorgeous wintry cover design, The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition is perfect for reading together.

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!

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.

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.

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.

There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell.Peter''s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it''s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school''s books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why? There''s only one dog for the job... and Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and printmaker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries, and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.

Swap your witch''s hat for a chef''s and try your hand at twenty-three spellbindingly delicious recipes, inspired by the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. Make your own cheese wands, creepy crawly crackers, roasted dragon or even witch and chips. With twenty-three recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, The Room on the Broom Cookbook is a great way to inspire an interest in cooking and baking.Treat your friends with homemade fruity magic potion smoothies, bake some delicious party treats, and wow everyone with the showstopping horrible beast cake! Packed full of magical recipes, this cookbook is perfect for holidays, rainy days or celebrating Room on the Broom Day with a Halloween party!

The funny and joyful picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator ofThe Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. ''Morning had dawned on the African plain. The lion lay grooming his glorious mane. The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine. The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine. The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great. Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!'' Who''s that singing on the savannah? 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, this gorgeous picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A funny and comical picture book 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 Full of fabulous animals! Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship From the creators ofThe Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of Tiddlerstars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip). Look out for Jonty Gentooby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. Praise forThe Ugly Five: ''Donaldson''s exuberant verse and Scheffler''s strong, inimitable style are splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques, and evoke the love between parents and children of every species'' Guardian ''Another fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds ... What bliss from the creators of The Gruffalo'' The Oldie ''Funny, catchy and gleeful ... it''s irresistible rhymes trip off the tongue ... Axel''s pictures are witty and full of character'' BBC Wildlife Magazine

Meet Wildebeest, Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-Faced Vulture, and Marabou Stork. On the African savannah, they''re known as the ugly five. But these animals are just as lovable and intriguing as their more celebrated counterparts.

Join the witch and her animal friends in this must-have sticker book based on the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Packed with games, activities, and over four hundred stickers, the Room on the Broom Sticker Book is perfect for journeys, rainy days, and school holidays - and a great gift for Halloween!

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

This board book edition of a classic is a great way to introduce Halloween to the youngest of readers with a sweet-but-slightly-spooky story that makes it an ideal gift book This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.

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.

From the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Quick! Hide all your goodies! The Highway Rat''s coming, and he''s going to steal your snacks... He takes clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel -- he even steals his own horse''s hay! Can no one stop him? The creators of Stick Man and A Gold Star For Zog stand and deliver this fabulous new story of a wickedly loveable villain who gets his just deserts.

It''s the 25th anniversary of A Squash and a Squeeze! With this special, shiny anniversary edition, celebrate twenty-five years of the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.''''Wise old man, won''t you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.''''A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she''s not happy - it''s just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she''ll be amazed at how big her house feels!A Squash and a Squeeze 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover and extra content. Take a peek at the illustrator''s desk and see some of his early drawings, and find out how the author turned the story from a book into a stage show!

A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the tenth anniversary of the publication of STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. "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! Will he ever get back to the family tree?

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!

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, 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 and who are beginning to read on their own. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers, contains six 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 battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had! This book contains the following stories: 1. Princess Mirror-Belle - The Dragon Pox - Ellen''s Castle - Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White 2. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers - The Party Hoppers - Wobblesday - The Love-Potion Crisps

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book, SUPERWORM, is now available in an appealing read-alone format. Never fear, Superworm''s here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm''s rescue, when he''s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm''s insect friends have a cunning plan... This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.