New Releases by Julia Donaldson

Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse''s hay. Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck? A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ''The Highwayman'', from the authors of ''The Gruffalo'' and ''Zog''.

From the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Quick! Hide all your goodies! The Highway Rat''s coming, and he''s going to steal your snacks... He takes clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel -- he even steals his own horse''s hay! Can no one stop him? The creators of Stick Man and A Gold Star For Zog stand and deliver this fabulous new story of a wickedly loveable villain who gets his just deserts.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s bestselling picture book, SUPERWORM, is now available in an appealing read-alone format. Never fear, Superworm''s here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm''s rescue, when he''s captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm''s insect friends have a cunning plan... This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

"A gallus moose taen a dauner through a scary big wood. A fox clocked the moose an the moose looked good." Moan intae the scary big wood an funnoot whit the score wiz, when the wee gallus moose squared uptae an auld owl, a sleekit snake an a ginormous gruffalo...Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children''s classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s The Gruffalo has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster is now a modern classic, and will enchant children for years to come.

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.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. 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. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen''s mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from battling with Dragon Pox to exploring a department store and helping out with the local pantomine. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Beautifully illustrated by Lydia Monks - Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for more confident readers.

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

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.

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

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 . . .

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.

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.

The perfect Christmas gift! Growl along with the Gruffalo''s Child as she tip-toes through the snow on a wild, windy and NOISY night! Press the 10 interactive sound buttons on this amazing play-along version of the bestselling The Gruffalo''s Child and bring the story vividly to life!

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.

Packed with games, puzzles and stickers based on the Number One bestselling picture book.The Gruffalo''s Child Activity Book includes spot-the-difference, crossword, drawing activities and more. There''s even a sticker scene and over forty reusable stickers so you can have fun creating your own stories again and again. Join in the fun with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler''s beloved creation, the Gruffalo''s Child!

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!

When Jumbeelia, an eight-year-old giant, climbs down a beanstalk and collects some "iggly plops," the little people of children''s stories, she treats them like toys, unaware that she is endangering their lives.

The Gruffalo''s Child goes out to find the Big Bad Mouse she has heard so much about.

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

Rabbit is trying to get to sleep but everyone is so noisy! Tortoise is ringing his bicycle bell, Builder Bear is mending the shutters and the mouse band is playing their instruments. Rabbit goes to bed, but who is that she can hear singing?

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.