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.
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, featuring the ...
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...
Pick and Mix Poetry: Children's verse chosen by Julia Donaldson
This delicious treat from the nation's no. 1 author Julia Donaldson, Pick and Mix Poetry is a very special collection and the perfect gift to be treasured by generations.
"I ho...
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
Discover what happens when a mouse comes face to face with a Gruffalo, join the tiny snail on an adventure with the great big whale and help kindly butterfly find Monkey's mum!
The...
Cat's Cookbook Book and Giant Puzzle Gift Set
Lift the flaps as you read Cat's Cookbook, then have fun doing a big jigsaw puzzle featuring all your favourite characters from Tales from Acorn Wood, the bestselling preschool series by ...
Who Lives Here?
Who Lives Here is a charming lift-the-flap story from the bestselling, record-breaking partnership of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb.
One little boy is very excited when he r...
Julia Donaldson Sings Favourite Fables and Action Rhymes
This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donaldson, including much-loved fables 'The Hare and the Tortoise' and 'The Fox and the Crow' and action rhymes to enjoy.
Dance ...
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...
Sharing a Shell 20th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate twenty years of Sharing a Shell with this special, shiny anniversary edition, including never-before-seen bonus material. From the fantastic partnership of Julia Donaldson and L...
The Gruffalo and Friends Search and Find
Join the Gruffalo and all your favourite picture book characters in this search-and-find activity book. With 17 super scenes to search and over 120 things to spot!
Explore the deep da...
The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile
Go on an adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth! From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The...
Julia Donaldson's Book of Names
Julia Donaldson celebrates and makes her readers a part of the delightful and imaginative world of picture books in this rhyming tale inspired by the children she has met at hundreds of book sig...
One Ted Falls Out of Bed 20th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate Julia Donaldson's much loved bedtime story, One Ted Falls Out of Bed turning 20 with this gorgeous anniversary edition, with a foil cover and a never before seen letter from the...
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 ...
Colours, Colours Everywhere
**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**
'Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text....
What the Ladybird Heard 15th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate fifteen years of farmyard fun with this special anniversary edition of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard, with a shiny blue foil ...
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 Bowerbird
The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal f...
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 ...
Julia Donaldson Reads What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories
Packed full of adventure, this audio collection features twelve of the best-loved stories from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard, read by Julia Donaldson – perfect for listen...
Julia Donaldson Reads The Hospital Dog and Other Stories
Join Julia Donaldson and some of her best-loved illustrator friends in this wonderful collection of stories. These 18 stories are read for the first time by Julia Donaldson herself and are perfe...
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas
Packed full of fun, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is a perfect gift for the festive season from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
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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: 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 o...
Dormouse Has a Cold
Lift the flaps and get cosy with Dormouse Has a Cold, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo<...
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,...
Who's at the Seaside?
Packed full of everyone's favourite seaside animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Seaside? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series.
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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...
Julia Donaldson Sings The Gruffalo and Other Favourite Picture Book Songs
This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard<...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn 10th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate 10 years of Sugarlump and the Unicorn, written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, with this special foiled-cover anniversary editio...
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...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischiev...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievo...
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 ...
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is a delightful collection of sweet and fun action poems for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling author, Julia Donaldson.
This gorgeous book is ma...
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. <...
Julia Donaldson & Friends: The Paper Dolls and Other Stories
A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends, read aloud by stars Floella Benjamin, Lauren Laverne, Alex Jennings, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Saskia Wic...
Julia Donaldson & Friends: The Detective Dog and Other Stories
A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Ime...
Tyrannosaurus Drip 15th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate fifteen years of embracing differences with this shiny special anniversary edition of Tyrannosaurus Drip featuring brand new bonus material.
Everyone k...
What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide Board Book
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to follow the ladybird and all the animals on the farm in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book What the Ladybird ...
The Singing Mermaid 10th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate ten years of the Singing Mermaid with this special anniversary edition of The Singing Mermaid from the fantastic partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the best...
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...
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...
Counting Creatures
A stunning counting book full of gorgeous baby animals, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who ...
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar
From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story.
Crawling through the garden, ...
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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The Teeny Weeny Genie
A brilliantly entertaining 'be-careful-what-you-wish-for' tale that's full of farmyard fun – from the bestselling Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Anna Currey in her charming, classic style.
Who's at the Zoo? A What the Ladybird Heard Book
Packed full of everyone's favourite zoo animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Zoo? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series.
The e...
The Hospital Dog
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.<...
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...
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside
Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of beach fun. What the Ladybird Hear...
What the Ladybird Heard
With a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
What the Ladybird Heard Next
Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard...
What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday
With a whole host of noisy zoo-animal characters to meet What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday is a fantastic rhyming adventure from stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and L...
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 Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book
Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, The Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book is perfect for Easter, school holidays, birthdays and rainy days – a great gift fo...
Freddie and the Fairy
Written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by Karen George, Freddie and the Fairy is a delightfully witty, rhyming tale.
Freddie wants nothi...
Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by prize-winning Karen George, Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! is a gentle and playful bedtime read - full of fun sou...
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 ...
Cave Baby 10th Anniversary Edition
A special tenth anniversary edition of this glorious adventure story full of wonder and mischief, from the bestselling author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Emily Gr...
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...
Conjuror Cow
Conjuror Cow is a brilliantly funny lift-the-flap board book by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Nick Sharratt, illustrator of You Choose.
Everyone...
What the Ladybird Heard Make and Do
Packed with make and do activities and over 200 stickers, What the Ladybird Heard Make and Do Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
Hefty Hugh...
The Singing Mermaid Make and Do
Packed with make and do activities and over 200 stickers, The Singing Mermaid Make and Do Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
Tempted by the...
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...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories
Packed full of magic and adventure - a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series. Read by lots of fantastic and famous voices, it'...
What the Ladybird Heard Adventures
Meet everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird in this collection of four brilliantly funny stories from the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, read by Alexander Armstrong – perfect f...
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...
The What the Ladybird Heard Sticker Book
Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, What the Ladybird Heard Sticker Book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays – a great gif...
Animalphabet
An hugely-interactive animal ABC guessing game with peep-through pages and amazing fold-out flaps, by the bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and visionary illustrator Sh...
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.
With soft fabric flaps which are easy ...
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 Go-Away Bird
From a star picture-book partnership, Julia Donaldson and the award-winning Catherine Rayner comes a gorgeous story about friendship and working together.
‘The Go-Away bird ...
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 ...
The Singing Mermaid Sticker Book
Packed full of sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, The Singing Mermaid Sticker Book is ideal for mermaid fans and perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays –...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book
Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book is ideal for unicorn lovers and perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holid...
The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook
The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook is packed full of sweet treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all based on the three bestselling What the Ladybird Heard picture books by Julia Donal...
The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes
A magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special shoes from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. Full of action a...
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 Cook and the King
A deliciously funny cooking adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.
There once was a very hungry king
Who needed a cook...
The Troll
A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.
The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat – but he's stuck with boring ...
Tyrannosaurus Drip
A brilliantly funny story all about celebrating difference, from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts – perfect for young dinosaur fans everywhere!
The Flying Bath
A fantastic bathtime adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts – perfect for reading together.
When everyone has left the house in the m...
Jack and the Flumflum Tree
Set sail with Jack for an adventure on the high seas in this wondrous story from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.
Jack's Granny is sick with ...
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 ...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn Book and Toy Gift Set
The perfect present for unicorn lovers everywhere! Sugarlump and the Unicorn Book and Toy Gift Set includes a cute soft toy – great to cuddle whilst reading Julia Donaldson's magical adve...
The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail
Grab your wellies and learn all about the natural world around you with this colourful spotters' guide. Packed full of fun autumn and winter themed outdoor activities and over 400 stickers, T...
The Detective Dog Sticker Book
Join Detective Dog Nell, her owner Peter and all his friends in this must-have sticker book based on the bestselling picture book The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson and Sara Oglivie.
What the Ladybird Heard Next and Other Stories CD
A wonderful audio CD with four bestselling stories from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
Join the crime-busting ladybird as she stops two greedy thiev...
What the Ladybird Heard Next Sticker Book
Join the tiny crime-busting ladybird and all your favourite farmyard characters in this fun sticker book based on the bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard Next.
Packed w...
The Princess and the Wizard
"The princess may try seven times to escape
By changing her colour and changing her shape."
But each time Princess Eliza changes – into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red f...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox is a magical story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. A fun st...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn
Follow the adventures of Sugarlump the rocking horse and a magical unicorn in this delightful rhyming story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators...
Sharing a Shell
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...
The Rhyming Rabbit
The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don’t appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one ...
The Singing Mermaid
Dive into the adventure with The Singing Mermaid, a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard
The Everywhere Bear
The Everywhere Bear has a home on a shelf
But he doesn't spend very much time by himself,
For each boy and girl in the class is a friend
And he goes home with one o...
The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Calling all nature explorers! Grab your wellies and learn all about the natural world around you with this colourful spotter guide.
The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail...
Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
Ellen...
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 What the Ladybird Heard Next Play
The little ladybird is back, and now What the Ladybird Heard Next, bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, has been adapted by author Julia Donaldson into a fun and...
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 Detective Dog
When a crime needs solving, there’s only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books.
There once was a dog with a keen sense of sme...
The Magic Paintbrush
With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold...
The What the Ladybird Heard Play
What the Ladybird Heard, bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, has been adapted by author Julia Donaldson into a fun and accessible play script that children will...
Who's on the Farm? A What the Ladybird Heard Book
Packed full of everyone's favourite farm animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's on the Farm? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series.
Who...
There's an Owl in My Towel
There's an Owl in My Towel is a beautiful and engaging book for little ones from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The Everyw...
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...
It's a Little Baby
It's a Little Baby is a beautiful and engaging lift-the-flap book for little ones from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The ...
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...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave
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. <...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
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Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws
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.
Rosie's Hat
Rosie's Hat isn't just any old hat. When a gust of wind sweeps it off her head, it goes off on a whole hatful of adventures!
It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding-place for a m...
Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum
Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum is packed with all sorts of poems and rhymes including a sequence of number rhymes, action rhymes, noisy rhymes and more thoughtful pieces too.
If tigerlilies ...
Wriggle and Roar!
Whenever I'm tired of being me
I swing around like a chimpanzee.
Are you tired of being you? Here's a whole bookful of things you can do! There are rhymes to make you wrigg...
Shuffle and Squelch
Kick your boots off, everyone.
Summer's here and so's the sun.
Bright, bold and accessible, this collection of rhymes and poems for children is perfect for joining in. There...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Full o...
Princess Mirror-Belle
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Ellen gets a big shock whe...
What the Jackdaw Saw
The jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a bro...
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exci...
Animal Music
There's harmony in the air when the animals get together to make music and put on a concert with a difference!
Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums and Squirr...
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...
Poems to Perform
In Poems to Perform, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and her notes and ideas on performing them are included in a special section at the end of the ...
The Paper Dolls
The Paper Dolls is a stunning, lyrical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Rebec...
Play Time
Play Time: Plays for all ages includes eleven fun-to-act short plays for all children to enjoy, especially those in primary school (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2).
Each play comes comp...
Goat Goes to Playgroup
There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but – oh dear! – Goat gets into a mud...
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'...
Cave Baby
A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown ...
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...
Toddle Waddle
There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. There are buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun. Even the smallest t...
One Mole Digging A Hole
All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with the...
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...
The Snail and the Whale Big Book
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
Hippo Has a Hat
There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's sho...
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...
Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
Join in the fun at this delicious dinner party, where good manners aren't on the menu!
Duck won't eat his carrots. Moth's eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the ...
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...
The Gruffalo Jigsaw Book
The Gruffalo Jigsaw Book is in a special novelty board book format, including six twelve-piece jigsaw puzzles which every Gruffalo fan will enjoy!
Children will have hours of ...
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.
