Most Popular Books by Julia DONALDSON

Join the witch and all her animal friends with this magical interactive story sound book version of the bestselling family classic, Room on the Broom. Listen to the witch cackle and the cat purr. Hear the tap of the witch''s wand and the whoosh of her broomstick in this magical, interactive story sound book with twelve sound buttons to push. The ideal gift for all fans of Room on the Broom, this delightful sound book is also the perfect introduction to this family favourite.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch''s hat, hair bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It''s a classic case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn''t used to such a heavy load and it''s not long before... SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch''s animal pals will need to think fast.A brilliantly funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Three friends, sharing a shell,Down by the sparkling sea,Rollicking all round the rock poolIn their wonderful home for three.When the litte hermit crab finds a shiny new shell, at first he doesn''t want to share it -- not with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm, anyway! Join Crab, Blob and Brush in a story of sea, shells, and friendship -- and all about learning how to share.Now available as a chunky board book with a glittery cover that''s perfect for younger readers, Sharing a Shell was the first ever story from the bestselling picture-book pairing of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, who have since gone on to create such classics as What the Ladybird Heard and The Singing Mermaid. Praise for The Singing Mermaid:''[A] tip-top adventurous ballad which will hold its readers captive.'' - Guardian ''[...] a delightful rhyming adventure.'' - Daily Mail

A glittery adventure from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant . . .

From jingling keys to gradmother''s knees, there are lots of things for babies to discover and see.

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over twenty years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first--pre-order your copy now for September 10, 2026! From author Julia Donaldson: "I really hope that children--and adults too--will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be. I was delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I''ve seen the brilliant sketches he''s already done for the new book." From illustrator Axel Scheffler: "One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I''m not completely out of practice."

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What happens when a little old lady invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? Move the clever push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun and find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect preschool introduction to the classic storybook.

When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency--but they''re always home for the children''s bath time at the end of the day. The simple rhyming speech-bubble text is great to read aloud, and perfect for developing reading confidence. Richly detailed, sumptuous artwork completes this irresistible book for young readers. A playful and adventurous story from the creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip, The Troll, and Jack and the Flumflum Tree.

Een muis schrikt zijn belagers af door een afschrikwekkend fantasiedier als vriend te verzinnen: de gruffalo. Maar wat als hij nu eens een echte gruffalo zou tegenkomen? Prentenboek met naïeve tekeningen in kleur en tekst op rijm.

Follow a Christmas tree from its early days growing in a wood to the moment it stands proudly in the city square. A Christmas classic in the making! Once upon a time I stood With brothers and sisters in a wood. The old trees told me I had grown From a tiny seed inside a cone. Follow the journey of a pine tree, from a young sapling to a soaring tree in the forest, before it is cut and transported to London''s Trafalgar Square. Here the pine tree becomes a Christmas Tree, shining in all its glory, surrounded by friendly faces and children singing. Next year a new tree will experience the same magical journey. Julia Donaldson originally wrote this story as a poem, commissioned by The Poetry Society to celebrate the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree. The tree is an annual gift from Norway in thanks for the support given by the British during the Second World War.

Join the Singing Mermaid in a circus adventure as she attempts to escape back to her seaside home in this lyrical story. Now in a classic board book format with a fresh cover design.Tempted 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 and a gorgeously glittery cover, this story is loved by children and parents alike.

A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens.

Books and Crooks and Other Plays features four fun-to-act plays for children aged 10+ from the bestselling author Julia Donaldson. Each play has helpful, simple guidance on running time and cast and is beautifully illustrated in black and white by Kate Pankhurst! Ranging from adaptations of traditional tales to original and contemporary short plays, this entertaining book of plays is perfect for schools (key stage two) and at home. Includes the following plays: Top of the Mops, Problem Page, Books and Crooks, Persephone with musical score Discover more original Julia Donaldson plays with The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Plays and The Trial of Wilf Wolf and Other Plays!

The complete story and original illustrations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book, A Squash and a Squeeze, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, Let''s Read! A Squash and a Squeeze offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The little old lady''s house is far too small. So the wise old man tells her to squeeze in a crowd of farm animals. She''ll be amazed how big her house feels when she pushes them out again! "This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers." - Dr Fiona Maine, Lecturer in Literacy Education, University of Cambridge There are sixteen titles available in this series, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard, Hamilton''s Hats, Cats Ahoy!, The Princess and the Pig and Monsters: An Owner''s Guide.

Push, pull and slide the magical moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom. Bring the story to life with this perfect Halloween gift for toddlers! Wiggle the witch''s broomstick to make her and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains. Push and pull the tabs to see what happens when they are joined by a dog, a bird and a frog who all want a ride and . . . SNAP! Make the broom break in two. Move the magical scene-changing mechanism to scare away the greedy dragon who''s hungry for a snack, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch the witch and her friends fly off on their brand new truly magnificent broom - whoosh! With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale - and bring the story to life! What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away - hooray! The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction to the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original story. Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise! There''s room on the broom for the witch''s cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog...and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Ready and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the modern classic and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

The classic picture book, now available in Big Book format!George has always wished he wasn''t the scruffiest giant in town. So one day, when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it''s time for a new look.With smart trousers, a smart shirt, a stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is a new giant. But on his way home he meets all sorts of animals who desperately need his help... and his clothes!

Good manners aren''t on the menu at this meal. Duck won''t eat his carrots. Moth''s eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes. Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book - you''ve never been to a dinner party like it!Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt''s mischievous and funny illustrations make the bright and playful Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose a sure winner. Just right for toddlers!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Animal Music, Toddle Waddleand Goat Goes to Playgroup.

Help Superworm stretch and wiggle, and copy him as he demonstrates how to be a superhero in this fun finger puppet format from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.