Books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
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Julia Donaldson
Julia's WebsiteJulia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs -- and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
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Axel Scheffler
Axel's WebsiteAxel Scheffler is the best-selling, award-winning illustrator of many of the world’s favourite picture books. Born in Hamburg, Axel moved to England over thirty years ago to study illustration. Perhaps best-known for his collaborations with Julia Donaldson, including the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 60 languages, Axel has also illustrated novelty titles for younger readers such as Noisy Farm and The Bedtime Bear, as well as the Pip and Posy series. Axel lives in London with his partner and daughter.
Hare's New Dress
Lift the flaps to join in the fun with Hare's New Dress, a rhyming story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of Th...
All About the Gruffalo
Meet the Gruffalo and all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this fun book shaped like the Gruffalo himself! Based on the bestselling classic picture book by Julia Donaldson an...
Tales from Acorn Wood: Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025
Welcome to Acorn Wood! Come and meet Bear, Rabbit, Mole and all their friends in this rhyming search-and-find story, specially created for World Book Day 2025 by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl...
Monkey Puzzle: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book! Meet all your favourite jungle animals from the bestselling picture book Monkey Puzzle – and bring the stor...
Monkey Puzzle 25th Anniversary Edition
Join in the fun and help little Monkey find his mum with this special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the bestselling classic Monkey Puzzle, with a shiny gold foil cover. Featu...
Gruffalo, Where Are You?
You're never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Lift the soft felt flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood.
This chunky board book has soft fabric...
The Gruffalo: Queen Mary's Dolls' House Edition
This special, small collector’s edition of the much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, is adapted from the miniature Queen Mary's Dolls' House edition at Windsor Castle. Beautifully pack...
Tales From Acorn Wood: A Winter Sticker Book
With over 300 easy-to-use stickers and loads of fun and festive activities that are perfect for preschoolers! This sticker book is the ideal gift for Christmas and sure to delight fans of the be...
The Gruffalo's Child 20th Anniversary Edition
Join in the birthday fun with this special 20th anniversary edition of The Gruffalo's Child, featuring a shiny cover and special bonus content to enjoy!
Adventure back into the deep d...
The Gruffalo and Friends Gift Collection
Have fun with the Gruffalo and friends with this brilliant gift box, packed full of things to read, sing and do – the perfect Christmas gift!
- enjoy the classic picture book The G...
Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
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...
The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury
The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury contains three bestselling titles by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale and Monkey Puzzle. Wit...
Cat's Cookbook Book and Giant Puzzle Gift Set
A special gift set that includes a lift-the-flap storybook and a fun jigsaw puzzle with big pieces that are great for little hands! Perfect for fans of Tales from Acorn Wood, the bestselling pre...
Happy Birthday, Gruffalo!
Happy Birthday, Gruffalo! Lift the flaps to join in the party and celebrate twenty-five years of The Gruffalo!
Listen and sing along to a free special recording of Julia Donaldson...
Frog's Day Out
Lift the flaps to join in the fun at the seaside with Frog's Day Out. A summertime story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, c...
The Gruffalo: A Pop-Up Flap Book
Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant lift-the-flap, pop-up board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo.
Take ...
Tales from Acorn Wood: Hello Friends!
Meet the friends from Acorn Wood in this colourful tabbed board book, based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.
Turn the sturdy tabbed pages to learn more abou...
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 ...
The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition
This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo has a shiny gold foil cover and includes fun bonus material - a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler ...
Have You Seen the Gruffalo?
Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo – with peep-holes a...
The Gruffalo: A Noisy Storybook
Press the eight sound buttons to make Julia Donaldson's classic tale of The Gruffalo come alive!
Listen to Snake hiss and Owl hoot! Hear Mouse squeak and the Gruffalo growl in ...
Whoosh! Went the Witch: A Room on the Broom Sound Book
Fly through the sky with the witch and her friends and bring the story to life with a specially-designed 'whoosh' sound. This board book has a chunky sound button, perfect for small hands.
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Room on the Broom Halloween Special
Celebrate Halloween with the witch and her friends in this special edition of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with a stunning neon orange ...
The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
Count down to Christmas with this festive book advent calendar for kids. A collection of twenty-four mini activity, song and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldso...
The Gruffalo and Friends Super Sticker Book
Come and play with the Gruffalo and friends in this fun sticker book, bursting with activities to complete and over 1000 stickers!
The Gruffalo and Friends Super Sticker Book i...
The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book
Join the snail and the whale on their adventure in this 20th anniversary edition sticker book, based on the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale.
Packed with games,...
Julia Donaldson Reads The Gruffalo and Other Stories
Packed full of adventure, this collection features eight of the best-loved stories from the creators of The Gruffalo, read by Julia Donaldson – perfect for listening to at home, in the ca...
Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book
A fun-filled bumper sticker activity book, packed full of colouring, mazes, sticker scenes, sticker jigsaws and more – based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series.
The Ta...
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 classic picture book A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruff...
My First Gruffalo: Gruffalo Growl
Journey through the deep dark wood with Snake, Owl, Fox and Mouse and discover who is making the growling noise!
Who can you hear in the deep dark wood?
Is it Snake, hissing in ...
A Squash and a Squeeze Sticker Book
Join the little old lady and her animal friends in this must-have 30th anniversary edition sticker book, based on the bestselling picture book A Squash and a Squeeze.
Packed wi...
It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book
Play with the cute Mouse finger puppet as you read the fun story, based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Join Mouse on a walk...
The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story
Take a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with the full, original story – plus flaps to lift, tabs to p...
The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book
Get ready for Christmas with the Gruffalo and friends in this fun sticker book, bursting with festive activities to complete and over 1000 stickers!
This super sticker book is packed ...
Room on the Broom Touch and Feel Book
Feel the witch's black cape, stroke the dog's soft fur and touch the dragon's rough scales in this interactive touch and feel book, based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom. <...
Badger's Band
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo...
The Snail and the Whale and Friends Outdoor Activity Book
Grab your wellies and head outdoors with this fun-filled activity book packed full of outdoor activities for children, including characters from four bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson...
Mole's Spectacles
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Mole's Spectacles, a brilliant story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of <...
The Gruffalo Little Library
Join all of your favourite characters from the deep dark wood and learn about colours, numbers, opposites and animals in these four fun board books based on the bestselling picture book, The ...
The Smartest Giant in Town: 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 classic picture book The Smartest Giant in Town by the creators of The G...
The Gruffalo's Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffa...
Squirrel's Snowman
Lift the flaps and join in the winter fun in this Tales from Acorn Wood story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo – perfect for sharing at Christmas!
My First Gruffalo: The Gruffalo Puppet Book
Play with the soft, cuddly Gruffalo hand puppet as you read the fun story, based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Who's afrai...
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!
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Cat's Cookbook
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Cat's Cookbook, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffal...
The Gruffalo and Friends Outdoor Activity Book
Grab your wellies and head outdoors with this fun-filled activity book packed full of outdoor activities for children, including characters from four bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson...
Tales from Acorn Wood Make and Do Book
Packed with craft activities and over 200 stickers, the Tales from Acorn Wood Make and Do Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
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The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo ...
The Gruffalo Carousel 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 hung...
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 ...
Room on the Broom Sticker Book
Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, Room on the Broom Sticker Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for journeys, rainy days and holidays.
The wi...
The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories
A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton – perfect for listening to at h...
The Gruffalo Touch and Feel Book
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...
Tales from Acorn Wood Sticker Book
Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, Tales from Acorn Wood Sticker Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for journeys, rainy days and holidays.
We...
Tales From Acorn Wood Little Library
Join Fox, Pig, Rabbit, Bear and all their friends in the Tales From Acorn Wood Little Library, including four early learning books based on the bestselling preschool series by Julia Donal...
The Snail and the Whale Make and Do Book
Packed with make and do activities and over 200 stickers, The Snail and the Whale Make and Do book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
One little...
Monkey Puzzle Make and Do Book
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? I...
Fox's Socks
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Poor old Fox ha...
Rabbit's Nap
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rabbit's Nap, a springtime story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of Th...
Postman Bear
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Bear is writin...
Hide-and-Seek Pig
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 H...
The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book
Join the Gruffalo's Child on a snowy adventure through the deep dark wood with this fun sticker book, packed full of activities, games and over 400 stickers!
The Gruffalo said that...
The Room on the Broom Party Book
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 B...
Room on the Broom Sound Book
The perfect gift for fans of Room on the Broom! Press the page to make Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tale come alive with 12 magical sounds.
Listen to the witch ...
Gruffalo, What Can You Hear?
You're never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Join the Gruffalo as he explores the deep dark wood. Ideal for busy babies who are out and about – no pram, pushchair, car seat or highchair should be wit...
The Gruffalo's Child and Other Stories CD
Join the Gruffalo's Child as she searches for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse, soar through the sky with the witch and her animal friends, travel the world with the little snail and the humpback wh...
The Room on the Broom Cookbook
The Room on the Broom Cookbook is jam-packed with spellbindingly delicious treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all inspired by the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom ...
A Treasury of Songs
As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Treasury of Songs contains over twenty of her songs, including fun-fille...
The Gruffalo and Other Stories
Your favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler stories, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey.
Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Sm...
The Gruffalo
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 qu...
The Gruffalo's Child
Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel ...
Room on the Broom
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.
A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the B...
A Squash and a Squeeze
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze."
Visit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book writ...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gr...
Monkey Puzzle
"I've lost my mum!"
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 ...
The Snail and the Whale
"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.
The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Don...
The Smartest Giant in Town
Meet a very helpful giant in this funny, big-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Georg...
Monkey Puzzle Sticker Book
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
The Gruffalo Song and Other Songs Book and CD Pack
The Gruffalo returns with his very own song to introduce a truly monster music session!
As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted son...
The Gruffalo Play
The Gruffalo is an internationally bestselling picture book, a popular stage show, a BAFTA and Oscar-nominated animation – and now the story has been adapted into a fun and accessible pla...
The Gruffalo Latin Edition
An ancient twist on the award-winning story of The Gruffalo, in which a clever little mouse outwits the creatures of the deep dark wood, is the perfect picture book, loved b...
The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs
Created by star pairing Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson, the Gruffalo's Child returns with her very own song to introduce a truly monster musical session!
As well as being the UK'...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book Big Book
Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gr...
Monkey Puzzle Jigsaw Book
Poor little Monkey has lost his mum. Kindly Butterfly tries to help, but somehow she keeps getting it wrong! Will Monkey ever find his mum? With Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Monkey Puzzle J...
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.
Room on the Broom and Other Songs
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 contains nine of her best-loved songs, incl...
Room on the Broom and Other Songs Book and CD
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 gift...
A Squash and a Squeeze Big Book
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze."
Visit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book writ...
The Gruffalo Song and Other Songs
The Gruffalo returns with his very own song to introduce a truly monster music session!
As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted son...
Room on the Broom Big Book
A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators ...
Monkey Puzzle Big Book
"I've lost my mum!"
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 t...
Room on the Broom Song Book
Based on the hugely popular picture book ROOM ON THE BROOM.
The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch...
The Gruffalo Big Book
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 quic...![A children's book cover with an illustration of a monster flying through the sky with some people on his back]()
Zog and the Flying Doctors
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Zog
Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He’s also the most accident-prone . . . Will he ever win a golden star?
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Superworm
Meet the super-strong and long Superworm. When trouble strikes, he’ll squirm and squiggle to the rescue.
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Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love, and their stick children three.
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The Smeds and Smoos
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue) . . . until Janet meets Bill in an unforgettable love story of alien folk.
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The Highway Rat
Stand and deliver! Beware of the Highway Rat. He’ll steal your food . . . and your heart!
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The Scarecrow's Wedding
Two scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, are planning the perfect wedding. But wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas . . .
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The Ugly Five
Inspired by the real-life ‘Ugly Five’ safari animals, a funny, heart-warming rhyming story that is a joy to read aloud.
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Tiddler
The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales . . . Meet Tiddler, the little fish with the BIG imagination.
