Books by Julia Donaldson

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Julia Donaldson is one of Britain's most cherished storytellers, renowned for her rhythmic tales and memorable characters that delight readers of all ages. From picture books to early readers, her writing shines with warmth, wit, and a distinctive musicality that makes every story a joy to share aloud.

Best known for modern classics such as *The Gruffalo* and *Room on the Broom*, Donaldson's collaboration with illustrator Axel Scheffler has become a hallmark of contemporary children's literature. Her work celebrates imagination, friendship, and the power of words, making her books enduring favourites in homes, schools, and libraries across the UK.

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526 products


  • Stick Man  The Present Hunt A lifttheflap

    Scholastic Stick Man The Present Hunt A lifttheflap

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Stick Man and Santa on their search for the missing Christmaspresents!Stick Man is helping Santa deliver the Christmas presents. But the presents have gone missing. Let's find them!Lift the colourful card flaps in this fun board book, perfect forsmall hands.

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Zog and the Flying Doctors Sticker Book PB

    Scholastic The Zog and the Flying Doctors Sticker Book PB

    Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite accident-prone dragon is back - and now youcan join in the fun too!This fantastic new activity book based on the bestselling book ZOGAND THE FLYING DOCTORS, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler ispacked with over 400 stickers, colouring-in, stickers, dot-to-dots,puzzles, spot the difference, word searches and more.

    £6.99

  • Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book

    Pan Macmillan Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of 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 27.5 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 Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and

    5 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Giants and the Joneses

    HarperCollins Publishers The Giants and the Joneses

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 20th anniversary edition of the giant-classic of an adventure story for young readers from bestselling author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson.Every giant knows beanstalks and little persons don't exist. Almost every giant, anyway Young giant, Jumbeelia, loves the stories of the iggly plop, Jack, who climbed up the bimblestonk and was chased back down again by a giant. So she grows her own bimblestonk, climbs down and collects up the unsuspecting Colette, Stephen and Poppy into a bag and carried off back up the beanstalk to play with her three new toys.In The Giants and the Joneses, former Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, has created a page-turning, hilariously funny and larger than life adventure, turning the traditional fairytale unceremoniously on its head.Trade Review'The Giants and the Joneses had humour, suspense and an invented language that enthralled me' – Evening Standard ‘Every night at bedtime, millions of children – pyjamas on, teeth reluctantly brushed – curl up to read or listen to a Donaldson story’ – Guardian ‘Children will love this miniaturised adventure . . . it's set to be a giant hit’ –The Herald

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Superworm Finger Puppet Book  the wriggliest

    Scholastic Superworm Finger Puppet Book the wriggliest

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisMeet Superworm - the wriggliest, squiggliest superhero inthe world!Put Superworm through his paces in this gorgeously interactivefinger puppet book. Young children will love meeting Superwormand his minibeast friends and playing with the Superwormpuppet in this fabulous new board book.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide

    Pan Macmillan What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPush, 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 Heard.When the little spotty ladybird hears Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh's plan to steal the fine prize cow, she makes a clever plan, and all the animals join in to help stop the thieves! Move the push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in too and bring the story to life.With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the What the Ladybird Heard series by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, and a great gift for little fans of the bestselling picture book.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Tales From Acorn Wood A First Sticker Book

    Pan Macmillan Tales From Acorn Wood A First Sticker Book

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of 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 Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mo

    20 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Smartest Giant in Town: Hardback Gift Edition

    Pan Macmillan The Smartest Giant in Town: Hardback Gift Edition

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisMeet 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.George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, and Room on the Broom.

    4 in stock

    £12.34

  • The Princess and the Wizard

    Pan Macmillan The Princess and the Wizard

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis"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 fox or a black cat – the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?The Princess and the Wizard is a magical adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations this story is perfect for reading together.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes.Trade ReviewA sparkly princess and an equally sparkly, though somewhat darker, wizard battle it out across some glorious colour spreads . . . an exceptionally pleasing replay of a familiar story. * Guardian *a winner . . . colourful, and funny, with a cosy ending * Bookseller *

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Tabby McTat

    Scholastic Tabby McTat

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisTabby McTat was a busker's catWith a miaow that was loud and strong. Fred, the busker, and his cat, Tabby McTat, are purr-fectly happy,singing together all day long. But when Fred gives chase to a thief,the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again?A heart-warming story of friendship, loyalty - and kittens!

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story

    Pan Macmillan The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTake 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 pull and a pop-up surprise!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! Read the original 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. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 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.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas: The Perfect

    Pan Macmillan What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas: The Perfect

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked 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.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been enjoyed by over four million children worldwide.Enjoy more perfect picture books from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks including The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and other exciting adventures from the What the Ladybird Heard series.

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giant Jumperee

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisRabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow.I''M THE GIANT JUMPEREEAND I''M SCARY AS CAN BE!When Rabbit''s friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away in turn by the mysterious voice.He can squash you like a fleaHe will sting you like a beeAnd he''s taller than a tree!But who is the Giant Jumperee?Inspired by a traditional African tale, this read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury, is now available as a board book for little hands.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Lets Find Tiddler Felt flap Novelty BB

    Scholastic Lets Find Tiddler Felt flap Novelty BB

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's favourite characters are now available as gorgeous board books with soft felt flaps, perfect for little hands. Where has Tiddler gone? Can you find him?

    20 in stock

    £7.59

  • Whoosh! Went the Witch: A Room on the Broom Sound

    Pan Macmillan Whoosh! Went the Witch: A Room on the Broom Sound

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFly 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.Who's that flying over the treetops? Whoosh!It's the witch and her cat and a very tall hat.Whoosh! Went the Witch is a fun and interactive introduction to one of the UK's favourite story books, Room on the Broom from the superb partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

    4 in stock

    £7.99

  • Wwsh ar y Brwsh

    Dref Wen Wwsh ar y Brwsh

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin the witch and her animal friends for a broomstick adventure! A Welsh adaptation by Gwynne Williams of Room on the Broom. Reprint. First Published 2021.

    7 in stock

    £10.24

  • The Doric Gruffalo

    Bonnier Books Ltd The Doric Gruffalo

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisEverybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Doric Scots! Translated by Sheena Blackhall and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike."A moose tuik a dander ben the wid.A tod saw the moose, and the moose luiked guid."Come a wee bit farrer intae thon deep mirk wid, an fin oot fit happens fin the sleekit moose faas in wi a hoolet, a snake an a hungry gruffalo . . .

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Room on the Broom Big Book

    Pan Macmillan Room on the Broom Big Book

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA 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 of The Gruffalo.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, 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 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 better think fast!Ideal for use in the classroom, Room on the Broom Big Book is a very funny story perfect for reading aloud. Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.

    4 in stock

    £22.50

  • Stick Man A fliptheflap book

    Scholastic Stick Man A fliptheflap book

    Book SynopsisJoin Zog the dragon on a flip-the-flap adventure! Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition.

    £7.59

  • The Singing Mermaid

    Pan Macmillan The Singing Mermaid

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisTempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations this story is loved by children and parents alike.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes.Trade Review[A] tip-top adventurous ballad which will hold its readers captive. * Guardian *a delightful rhyming adventure. * Daily Mail *

    7 in stock

    £6.99

  • Colours, Colours Everywhere: A lift-the-flap

    Pan Macmillan Colours, Colours Everywhere: A lift-the-flap

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.Follow a little girl as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, children will delight in the rhyming text and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours. A truly beautiful gift, Colours, Colours Everywhere is an absolute must for the family bookshelf.Trade ReviewIn Colours, Colours Everywhere Julia Donaldson and Sharon King-Chai add even more magic to a world of nature and colour which is both a compulsive page turner and a beautifully designed book. -- John Newman * Books for Keeps *Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *

    10 in stock

    £13.49

  • Lets Find Tabby McTat

    Scholastic Lets Find Tabby McTat

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson's favourite characters are now available as gorgeousboard books with soft felt flaps for toddlers to explore.

    20 in stock

    £7.59

  • Room on the Broom in Scots

    Bonnier Books Ltd Room on the Broom in Scots

    Book SynopsisThe witch had a cat And an awfie lang hat, And gingery hair That she pit in a plait. Hoo the cat purred And hoo the witch grinned As they sat on their bizzum And fleed through the wind. But hoo the witch peenged And the cat fuffed and aw When the wind wis sae wild That the hat blew awa. 'Doon!' cried the witch, And they fleed tae the grund. They riped and they reenged But nae hat could be fund. Then oot fae the bushes (and this is the truth) There breeshled a dug Wi the hat in his mooth...Room on the Broom is probably Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture book after The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. Following the huge success of these two titles in their Scots language versions, Room on the Broom in Scots is sure to be another big hit with Scottish mums, dads and bairns.

    £6.99

  • The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book

    Pan Macmillan The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin 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, activities and over four hundred stickers, The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book is perfect for journeys, rainy days and school holidays – a great gift for any child.This fun activity book comes from the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse

    Pan Macmillan Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom 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. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse 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 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:- The Flying Horse- The Magic Ball- The Sea Monster's Cave- The Unusual Pets Club- Swan Lake- The Sleeping BeautyTable of ContentsSection - i: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse Chapter - 1: The Flying Horse Chapter - 2: The Magic Ball Section - ii: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave Chapter - 3: The Sea Monster's Cave Chapter - 4: The Unusual Pets Club

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose

    Pan Macmillan Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her books include Toddle Waddle, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Nick Sharratt is one of today's best-loved children's illustrators with close to 250 books to his name and a Nestle Gold Medal-win under his belt. His collaborations with Julia Donaldson include One Mole Digging a Hole, Goat Goes to Playgroup and Animal Music. In addition to his picture books, Nick also illustrates for older children too, most notably creatin

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Monkey Puzzle A Push Pull and Slide Book

    Pan Macmillan Monkey Puzzle A Push Pull and Slide Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA jungle animal board book with push, pull and slide mechanisms, based on the bestselling Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Monkey Puzzle: Hardback Gift Edition

    Pan Macmillan Monkey Puzzle: Hardback Gift Edition

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp little Monkey find his mum in the brilliantly funny Monkey Puzzle, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.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.This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.

    3 in stock

    £12.34

  • The Hospital Dog

    Pan Macmillan The Hospital Dog

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisWritten 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. This board book edition of the story is perfect for little ones. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!Winner of the Indie Book Awards 2021, this fantastic rhyming story comes from the bestselling partnership behind The Detective Dog.

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Scarecrows Wedding

    Scholastic The Scarecrows Wedding

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe bestselling picture book, THE SCARECROWS' WEDDING, is now availablewith a high-quality audio CD, brilliantly performed by award-winningactress, Imelda Staunton. The CD contains the full story,The Scarecrows' Wedding Listening Game and the brand-new Scarecrows'Wedding Song, which was written specially for this CD byJulia Donaldson.

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Lets Find Zog

    Scholastic Lets Find Zog

    Book SynopsisLift the felt flaps and search for Zog the dragon in this fun boardbook that's perfect for very small children. Zog and the FlyingDoctors is the new animated film for Christmas 2020.

    £6.99

  • Have You Seen the Gruffalo

    Pan Macmillan Have You Seen the Gruffalo

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore 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 and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending!Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, Have You Seen the Gruffalo? is a fun peep-inside book featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book too.More Gruffalo novelty books to enjoy: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book, Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book and It''s the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Hippo Has a Hat

    Pan Macmillan Hippo Has a Hat

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her books include Toddle Waddle, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Nick Sharratt is one of today's best-loved children's illustrators with close to 250 books to his name and a Nestle Gold Medal-win under his belt. His collaborations with Julia Donaldson include Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, Goat Goes to Playgroup and Animal Music. In addition to his picture books, Nick also illustrates for older children too, mos

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Animal Music

    Pan Macmillan Animal Music

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere'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 Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in and sing and dance along -you've never been to a gig like it! Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this bright and playful book a sure winner.Animal Music is perfect for reading out loud!Trade ReviewA joyous celebration of music. * Parents In Touch *

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • My First Gruffalo: The Gruffalo Puppet Book

    Pan Macmillan My First Gruffalo: The Gruffalo Puppet Book

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisPlay 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 afraid of the Gruffalo? With this fantastic addition to the My First Gruffalo range, you can use your special Gruffalo hand puppet to scare away Fox, Owl and Snake as you read the interactive text. Then see if you are brave enough to scratch the Gruffalo's warty nose and tickle his prickles!Toddlers and young children will love meeting the Gruffalo, Mouse and the other animals in the deep dark wood in a playful new way in The Gruffalo Puppet Book, with a simple preschool story based on the original picture book and a fantastically detailed Gruffalo hand puppet.

    7 in stock

    £13.49

  • The Further Adventures of the Owl and the

    Penguin Random House Children's UK The Further Adventures of the Owl and the

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisGruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear''s favourite rhyme in this wonderful new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond...Full of enchanting lyricism this new rhyme, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake, promises to be as important and successful as the original.

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose

    Pan Macmillan Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her books include Toddle Waddle, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Nick Sharratt is one of today's best-loved children's illustrators with close to 250 books to his name and a Nestle Gold Medal-win under his belt. His collaborations with Julia Donaldson include Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, Goat Goes to Playgroup and Animal Music. In addition to his picture books, Nic

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • All About Zog  A Zog Shaped Board Book

    Scholastic All About Zog A Zog Shaped Board Book

    Book SynopsisMeet the Flying Doctors - a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl. Get to know Zog and his friends in this fun shaped board book. Perfectfor kids of all ages!

    £7.59

  • Zog

    Scholastic Zog

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisZog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patchesup his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him withhis toughest test: capturing a princess? includes an audio CDcontaining the full story with music, the Zog Listening Game anda brand new song.

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Tales from Acorn Wood Sticker Book

    Pan Macmillan Tales from Acorn Wood Sticker Book

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked 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.Welcome to Acorn Wood! Come and meet Fox, Pig, Bear, Rabbit and all their friends in this fun-packed sticker activity book. Help Fox to find his missing socks, join Bear as he posts letters to his friends, help tired Rabbit go to sleep and play hide-and-seek with Pig and Hen.Join in the fun with sticker scenes, spot the difference, sticker jigsaws and more in this colourful sticker activity book, based on the bestselling preschool lift-the-flap series, Tales from Acorn Wood, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Lets Find Superworm

    Scholastic Lets Find Superworm

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisLift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfectfor small hands, until you find Superworm! Based on the bestsellingbook Superworm by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by AxelScheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo.

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Stick Man and Friends Outdoor Activity Book

    Scholastic Stick Man and Friends Outdoor Activity Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPull on your raincoat and boots and get playing outdoors with thisfabulous activity book, filled with fun activities for children!Includes activities based on: Stick Man, The Highway Rat, TheUgly Five and Tiddler.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • My First Gruffalo Gruffalo Growl

    Pan Macmillan My First Gruffalo Gruffalo Growl

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowl along with the Gruffalo in this fun pre-school sound board book!

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Who's at the Seaside?: A What the Ladybird Heard

    Pan Macmillan Who's at the Seaside?: A What the Ladybird Heard

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked 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.The crab is snapping his claws and the shark is gnashing his teeth . . . but who's making a mighty splash? It's the whale!Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, preschool children will love lifting the large card flaps to find all their favourite characters. With bright and colourful illustrations and a flap to lift on every page, this interactive board book introduces lots of favourite seaside animals and is perfect for little fingers!Collect more What the Ladybird Heard lift-the-flap books: Who's on the Farm? and Who's at the Zoo?

    7 in stock

    £6.99

  • Rosies Hat

    Pan Macmillan Rosies Hat

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisRosie'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 mouse, a frisbee for some children and even a nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find her hat again . . . or will she?This satisfyingly circular tale from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, is packed with irresistible sound effects, making it perfect for children to join in with - and Anna Currey's beautiful watercolour illustrations perfectly capture the warmth and fun of the story. From the creators of One Ted Falls Out of Bed: 'Another little miracle from Julia Donaldson.' - The Bookseller

    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • The Zog Puppet Book

    Scholastic The Zog Puppet Book

    Book SynopsisHelp Zog as he tries his hardest to win a golden star!Put Zog through his paces in this gorgeously interactivefinger puppet book based on Zog by superstar creatorsJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

    £9.22

  • A Squash and a Squeeze Big Book

    Pan Macmillan A Squash and a Squeeze Big Book

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis'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 written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. A little old lady lives all by herself but she's not happy - her house is just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!Perfect for classroom use, A Squash and a Squeeze Big Book is an extra-large edition which includes activity ideas and words and music for the Squash and a Squeeze Song.

    1 in stock

    £23.80

  • Stick Man Book  CD

    Scholastic Stick Man Book CD

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisLife is full of adventures for Stick Man. A dog wants to play withhim, a swan builds her nest with him! Will he ever get back tothe family tree? The classic picture book includes an audio CD performedby acclaimed actress Imelda Staunton. Listen to the fullstory with music, play the Stick Man Listening Game and sing alongto the Stick Man Song.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

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