Most Popular Books by Julia DONALDSON

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!

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

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.

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.

The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale . . ."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 is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch''s hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. "A surefire read-aloud hit." -School Library Journal

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.

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!

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.

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 little monkey can''t find his mother, butterfly offers to help in the search. Little monkey says that his mother is big, so butterfly leads him to . . . an elephant. No, that''s not right! Little monkey says his mom is furry, so butterfly leads him to . . . a bat. That''s not right either. From then on, little monkey and butterfly meet many jungle animals, but they don''t find Mom until little monkey comes up with just the right description. With Julia Donaldson''s effortless rhyme and Axel Scheffler''s vibrant illustrations, this circular tale combines funny miscommunication with a little bit of science for a charming feel-good adventure.

"When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn''t want to share it with anyone - especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

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 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.

A fun-filled outdoor activity book, based on four bestselling picture books 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.

''''Wise old man, won''t you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.'''' What can you do if your house is too small? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When you push them all out again, you''ll be amazed at how big your house feels! This brilliantly funny story is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, authors of THE GRUFFALO and it''s now available as a board book!

The perfect Christmas gift! Growl along with the Gruffalo''s Child as she tip-toes through the snow on a wild, windy and NOISY night! Press the 10 interactive sound buttons on this amazing play-along version of the bestselling The Gruffalo''s Child and bring the story vividly to life!

A warm tale about a friendly giant whose heart is better than his dress sense!George wished he wasn''t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it''s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he''s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! All children will love The Smartest Giant in Town, a funny and warm-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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.

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.

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 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.

Sticker book fun in the jungle with Monkey and Butterfly!Poor Monkey has lost his mum! Join him and Butterfly as they search for her and meet lots of jungle animals along the way in this must-have sticker book based on the bestselling Monkey Puzzle.Packed with games, activities and hundreds of stickers, this book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays - a great gift for any child.Monkey Puzzle Sticker Book comes from the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Explore the deep sea and the wide world with a tiny snail and a great big whale! This must-have sticker book for fans of The Snail and The Whale is packed with games, activities and hundreds of stickers. Perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays - a great gift for any child. From the award-winning Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

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!