Best Selling Books by Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is the author of The Gruffalo: a Push, Pull and Slide Book (2021), The Gruffalo's Child (2005), The Gruffalo Carousel Book (2020), The Gruffalo's Child: a Push, Pull and Slide Book (2024), Room on the Broom: a Read and Play Story (2023).

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The Gruffalo: a Push, Pull and Slide Book

release date: Jan 01, 2021
The Gruffalo: a Push, Pull and Slide Book
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.

The Gruffalo's Child

release date: Jan 01, 2005
The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo''s Child goes out to find the Big Bad Mouse she has heard so much about.

The Gruffalo Carousel Book

release date: Oct 29, 2020
The Gruffalo Carousel 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.

The Gruffalo's Child: a Push, Pull and Slide Book

release date: Oct 10, 2024
The Gruffalo's Child: a Push, Pull and Slide Book
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.

Room on the Broom: a Read and Play Story

release date: Sep 14, 2023
Room on the Broom: a Read and Play Story
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.

The Gruffalo: a First Sticker Book

release date: Jan 04, 2024
The Gruffalo: a First Sticker Book
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.

The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition

release date: Jan 02, 2024
The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition
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!

Zog

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Zog
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.

The Snail and the Whale

release date: Jan 01, 2023
The Snail and the Whale
The thrilling tale of adventure and partnership between a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale by bestselling picture book team Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.This special jacketed hardcover edition celebrates 30 years of storytelling. It contains additional content from the creators, including the inspiration for the book, early sketches of the artwork, and the story of Julia and Axel''s long-running creative partnership. "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 hardcover gift edition features the classic story plus additional content from creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making it the perfect present.Discover more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: 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.

Room on the Broom and Other Songs

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Room on the Broom and Other Songs
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!

Running on the Cracks

release date: Sep 15, 2009
Running on the Cracks
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 Room on the Broom Play

release date: Oct 04, 2008
The Room on the Broom Play
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.

Room on the Broom and the Snail and the Whale Board Book Gift Slipcase

release date: Sep 02, 2021
Room on the Broom and the Snail and the Whale Board Book Gift Slipcase
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.

Who's on the Broom?

release date: Sep 14, 2021
Who's on the Broom?
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?

Zog and the Flying Doctors

release date: Jan 02, 2019
Zog and the Flying Doctors
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.

Monkey Puzzle

release date: Apr 06, 2017
Monkey Puzzle
"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 Snail and the Whale and Friends Outdoor Activity Book

release date: Jun 09, 2022
The Snail and the Whale and Friends Outdoor Activity Book
A fun-filled outdoor activity book, based on four bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Room on the Broom Press-The-Page Sound Book

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Room on the Broom Press-The-Page Sound Book
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 Squash and a Squeeze: a Push, Pull and Slide Book

release date: Mar 14, 2023
A Squash and a Squeeze: a Push, Pull and Slide 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.

Princess Mirror-Belle

release date: Dec 29, 2016
Princess Mirror-Belle
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

The Giants and the Joneses

release date: Sep 01, 2005
The Giants and the Joneses
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.

Sharing a Shell

release date: May 01, 2015
Sharing a Shell
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

The Smartest Giant in Town: a Push, Pull and Slide Book

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Smartest Giant in Town: a Push, Pull and Slide Book
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.

The Smeds and the Smoos

release date: Nov 10, 2020
The Smeds and the Smoos
"First published in the UK in 2019 by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children''s Books."--Copyright page.

The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book

release date: Jul 06, 2023
The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book
A fun sticker book, based on the bestselling The Snail and the Whale and packed full of activities and over 400 stickers.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 through sun, snow and stormy seas. Follow them on their adventures in this fun sticker activity book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The Snail and the Whale is a brilliant story of unlikely friendship and lifechanging adventure, brought to life on BBC One, starring Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, and Dame Diana Rigg.

Room on the Broom Touch and Feel Book

release date: Sep 15, 2022
Room on the Broom Touch and Feel Book
A chunky touch and feel book based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom.

The Snail and the Whale and Room on the Broom

release date: Oct 08, 2015

The Snail and the Whale: a Push, Pull and Slide Book

release date: Oct 29, 2020
The Snail and the Whale: a Push, Pull and Slide Book
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

Tiddler Foiled Edition

release date: Oct 10, 2024

Room on the Broom

release date: Jan 01, 2017

The Gruffalo's Child 15th Anniversary Edition

release date: Sep 10, 2019
The Gruffalo's Child 15th Anniversary Edition
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!

The Oak Tree

release date: Oct 03, 2024
The Oak Tree
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.
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