Most Popular Books by Julia Donaldson

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

Chaidh luchag bheag nan casan aotram A-steach dhan choille dhorch na h-aonar. Thuirt an sionnach ''s e ga h-amharc, \" ''S i bhios math le br̮n is aran.\" Theirig thusa a-nis a-steach nas fhaide dhan choille dhorch ''s gu faic thu d ̈thachras nuair a tha luchag bheag sgrḅach a'' tachairt ri cailleach-oidhche, nathair agus gruffalo greannach leis an acras.

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

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

A new, deluxe slipcased edition of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo''s Child -- two of the world''s favourite picture books. The award-winning stories about a clever little mouse outwitting the creatures of the deep dark wood have been delighting children and adults the world over for more than fifteen years. Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the most successful picture-book partnership ever, they have been translated into over fifty languages and made into sell-out stage shows and Oscar-nominated films. Now these modern picture-book classics are available together as one very special gift. This specially designed slipcase is covered in shiny foil and features stunning new silhouette artwork from Axel Scheffler. Inside are two high quality hardback editions of the classic stories, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo''s Child, with extra-thick paper, deluxe finish and brand new cover artwork. This beautifully designed package is the perfect introduction to the Gruffalo -- an ideal Christening or birthday gift.

Une petite souris se promène dans la grande forêt. Sur son chemin, elle croise le renard, le hibou et le serpent qui la trouvent bien appétissante et l''invitent à déjeuner chez eux. Mais la petite souris, très maligne, refuse leur invitation car elle a rendez-vous avec un... gruffalo ! C''est bien mystérieux, un gruffalo... Une histoire pleine d''humour qui amusera tous les enfants.

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

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.

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.

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!

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 - Now Available in Doric Scots

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.

THE GRUFFALO - Now Available in Orcadian Scots

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.

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

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.

''A special book and CD edition of the bestselling The Snail and the 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. The Snail and the Whale Book and CD Pack features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and finish, and a story CD read aloud by actress Imelda Staunton, 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.

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!

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.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster''s Cave, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster''s Cave 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 Mirror-Belle muscling in on Ellen''s seaside holiday to the return of Prince Precious Paws. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Une petite souris se promène dans la grande forêt. Sur son chemin, elle croise le renard, le hibou et le serpent qui la trouvent bien appétissante et l''invitent à déjeuner chez eux. Mais la petite souris, très maligne, refuse leur invitation car elle a rendez-vous avec un gruffalo ! C''est bien mystérieux, un gruffalo... Une histoire pleine d''humour qui amusera tous les enfants.

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!