Most Popular Books by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo is a British children's picture book by writer and playwright Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, that tells the story of a mouse, the protagonist of the book, taking a walk in the woods. The book has sold over 13 million copies, has won several prizes for children's literature, and has been developed into plays on both the West End and Broadway and even an Oscar nominated animated film. The Gruffalo was initially published in 1999 in the United Kingdom by Macmillan Children's Books.

Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.

Join the dots, spot the differences, colour in and have fun recreating the adventures of the snail who hitched a lift on the tail of an enormous whale! This brilliant activity book is packed with exciting puzzles and games featuring characters and scenes from this bestselling story. There are even over 40 reusable stickers and a sticker scene -- hours of fun!

Jack's grandmother has the Moozles and the only thing that will cure her is the fruit from the Flumflum tree. Jack and his friends set off on a quest to find the fruit, with Granny giving him a sack of items to help him on the way. Suggested level: junior.

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! There's no other worm like SUPERWORM! 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.

When a teddy bear falls out of bed, he has an exciting playtime before finally managing to get back where he started.

The witch and her cat couldn't be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick -- until the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from the clutches of a hungry dragon? From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo, this enchanting story of quick wits and friendship is full of humor and adventure -- and just the right amount of spookiness. - Publisher.

Wanting to sail beyond its rock, a tiny snail hitches a ride on a big humpback whale and then is able to help the whale when it gets stuck in the sand.

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

Hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle--there's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier.

When Spinderella and her seven spider siblings want to play soccer, she, along with her Hairy Godmother, must convince the others that numbers are important. Includes facts and activities relating to numbers and soccer.

The witch and her cat couldn't be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick -- until the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from the clutches of a hungry dragon? From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo, this enchanting story of quick wits and friendship is full of humor and adventure -- and just the right amount of spookiness. - Publisher.

Count down to Christmas with this book advent calendar for kids! A collection of twenty-four mini activity, song and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with songs and rhymes to enjoy together. Then, match up the back covers of your mini-books to create four special puzzle scenes featuring all your favourite characters celebrating the festive season. With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.

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.

Julia Donaldson has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds Phonics have been carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and are used in schools to inspire a love of reading. This colourful Activity Book has plenty of activities to help develop your child's phonic progression. As well as helping your child to develop their reading skills, the activities also introduce your child to writing in a fun and exciting way. The activities can be used alongside your child's Julia Donaldson Phonics stories, giving them even more of their favourite characters like Top Cat, Bob Bug and The Zog! They also include tips for reading with your child and even more activity ideas for when you and your child finish working through the book.

A wonderful collection of songs by Julia Donaldson, performed by Julia herself and a full orchestra. This brilliant collection contains eighteen songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well as many more fun-filled action songs and characters. Sing along with the T. Rex chorus, misbehave with Cave Baby and make a wish with Sugarlump and the Unicorn. An array of songs, perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed. This action packed collection contains songs from some of Julia's best loved picture books and illustrator patnerships, including: Rebecca Cobb, Emily Gravett, Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Axel Scheffler and Nick Sharratt.

Two of the world's most celebrated picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury, team up for the first time in this jaunty animal fable for fans of Room on the Broom and We're Going on a Bear Hunt Rabbit arrives home one day to hear a loud voice coming from inside his burrow: "I'm the Giant Jumperee and I'm scary as can be!" shouts the stranger. Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear, and Elephant come to help, but they're no match for the mysterious, booming voice. But who is the Giant Jumperee? Find out in this new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.

Imaginative, humorous plays presented by celebrated children's author Julia Donaldson and part of Bug Club - the reading scheme loved by kids across the UK.

It's the 25th anniversary of A Squash and a Squeeze! With this special, shiny anniversary edition, celebrate twenty-five years of the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.''A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's 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!A Squash and a Squeeze 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover and extra content. Take a peek at the illustrator's desk and see some of his early drawings, and find out how the author turned the story from a book into a stage show!

Julia Donaldson X 10 Book Set Collection Pack Includes Room On The Broom

The hungry king needs a new cook, but will he ever find someone who can make his favourite dish?There once was a very hungry king,Who needed a cook like anything.The only problem is, the king is so fussy, and none of the cooks he tries can make a dish that tastes just right! That is, until a most unlikely chef comes along: shuffling and shaking Wobbly Bob. He's scared of everything, from catching fish to digging for potatoes, but can he convince the hungry king to give him the job?The Cook and the King is a brilliantly funny story from the fantastic picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip. With clever rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, it's sure to become a fast favourite with children and adults alike!

An introduction to colours for very young children.Colours: A Bumpy Book is a delightful first concept board book for older babies, with bright, bold illustration by Emily Bolam.With embossing throughout for little ones to touch and feel and simple words to encourage language skills and recognition of familiar objects, this is the perfect introduction to colours.

Imagine Ellen's surprise when Princess Mirror-Belle climbs out of the bathroom mirror! She comes from a world where bubble fish swim in the bath, elves sleep in slippers, and brave knights fight fire-breathing dragons. And while Ellen has chicken pox, Mirror-Belle has dragon pox - but she knows just the cure. 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 story about an unexpected friendship, paired with 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.

A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, with a fantastic reading of the story by Alex Jennings. The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat - but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but without a decent recipe their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried treasure and pay for a ship's cook . . . but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again. Watch the fun unfold as two very different worlds collide in The Troll, a gloriously comic story from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, the creators of the highly acclaimed Tyrannosaurus Drip. This paperback and CD edition features an exciting reading of the story by Alex Jennings. Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.

A gorgeous gift set of 12 of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved picture books, perfect for children and adults alike Wrapped up in a beautiful display case with ribbon closure, this full-size, 12-book hardback collection is the perfect addition to any library. This special set includes: Tiddler, Stick Man, Tabby McTat, Zog, The Highway Rat, Superworm, The Scarecrows' Wedding, The Ugly Five, Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and the Smoos, The Baddiesand Jonty Gentoo. Full-sized hardbacks containing the full original stories Each hardback has a special-edition textured cover with foil stamping The stunning box is in itself a work of art to display on bookshelves With a silky ribbon adorning the front of the case The perfect gift for all year round

Songbirds is a new Phonics series from Oxford Reading Tree. It comprises real stories written by the best-selling author of The Gruffulo, Julia Donaldson. All the stories are phonic stories that support the latest curriculum developments. Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds provide:* fully decodeable texts that build on pupils' phonic knowledge as they work through the 36 books over 6 stages* opportunities for segmenting, blending and matching sounds and letter blends* lively illustrations by a variety of artists* flexible activities that can be tailored to your phonic teaching* an exciting interactive CD-Rom to accompany Stages 4-6Stage 5 titles practise the long vowel sounds: * Sue Kangaroo - oo ew ue o* The Cinderella Play - ee y e, igh y ie i-e I, o-e o, ay a-e a, oo ew o* Usman's Books - oo oul u* The Upside Down Browns - ow ou* Leroy - oy oi* No Milk Today - ee ea y e, y i-e I, ow o-e o, ay a-e a, oo, oo, oul, ow, ou, oi

'Every night at bedtime, millions of children – pyjamas on, teeth reluctantly brushed – curl up to read or listen to a Donaldson story.’ – Guardian

Kick your boots off, everyone. Summer's here and so's the sun. Bright, bold, and accessible, this collection of poems is packed full of noises and actions—perfect for joining in. There are counting rhymes and animal rhymes, rhymes to make you shuffle and squelch and clatter and patter, and rhymes to make you gallop like a horse or slide down the banister. Julia Donaldson's verse jumps off the page and Nick Sharratt's snazzy illustrations add to the fun. Look out for more poems from Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt in WRIGGLE AND ROAR: "will animate, engage and stimulate babies and have nursery classes jumping about with noisy enthusiasm"—Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

Out of jail and up to no good, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are robbers on a mission. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, and now they have their eyes set on the real prize the fat red hen herself. They think their plan is foolproof, but they haven't counted on one very tiny, very quiet thing.

A group of animals goes shopping in a clothing store.