Julia Donaldson Books

Looking for a magical, heartfelt and engaging picture book this Christmas? The Christmas Pine is based on a true story. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the UK's support during World War II. Continue to celebrate this special tradition that stretches back over seventy years. Designed to get you and your little ones in the Christmas spirit!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702318009 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback  • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28.1 x 22 x 0.4 cm

Lift the flaps and join in the winter fun with Squirrel's Snowman, a story in the Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler! It's snowing in Acorn Wood, and Squirrel wants to build a snowman. Will she and her friends find everything they need to build? Lift the flaps to find out in this wonderful wintry tale. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Squirrel's Snowman joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. More lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Mole's Spectacles and Badger's Band.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529034370 • Author:  Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  14 • Dimensions:  17 x 20.8 x 1.8 cm

'Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.' But it's dangerous being a Stick Man... A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? Perhaps Santa can help... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407170718 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 22.6 x 26.7 x 0.4 cm

Meet Tabby McTat, the Busker’s cat with a big heart! Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated.  Will they ever find each other again?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407170701 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Alison Green Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  27.9 x 0.4 x 22.5 cm

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! 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! This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509804788 • Author:  Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  30.5 x 23.9 x 0.4 cm

The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves ... With wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure for little ones. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529023152 • Author: Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25.1 x 0.4 cm

A fantastic story about bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance - perfect for children starting school! Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407170763 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28.1 x 25.1 x 0.5 cm

This fantastic activity book is based on the brilliant new picture book The Baddies, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With over 400 stickers, this also includes colouring-in, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot-the-difference activities, word searches and more.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702316616 • Author:  Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.5 x 30.4 x 0.8 cm

"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 and bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is perfect for reading together. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509862719 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.5 cm

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 with games, activities and over 400 stickers, the What the Ladybird Heard Next Sticker Book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays – a great gift for any child. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509857982 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions: 23.7 x 0.4 x 31 cm

Based on the bestselling picture book by unstoppable picture book pairing Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, the What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays – a great gift for any child. Join the clever little crime-busting ladybird on holiday in the city and help her stop two thieves from stealing the Queen's crown in this fun sticker book, packed with games, activities and over 400 stickers. Featuring monkeys and other zoo animals, lots of dogs, the Queen in her palace – and of course, the quiet, clever little ladybird.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509894192 • Author: Julia Donaldson  • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  23.8 x 0.4 x 30.5 cm

Explore the safari with the Ugly Five, based on the picture book by the bestselling duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.  Includes over 400 stickers, colouring-in pages, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, and simple word searches, there's plenty to keep little hands busy for hours.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407189505 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.6 x 30.5 x 0.6 cm

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 and glitter on every page, this story is perfect for reading together. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509862658 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 19.8 x 1.6 cm

Tabby McTat has gone missing! Can you find him? Try looking under the colourful felt flaps in this chunky board book, perfect for small hands! Designed to help increase hand-eye coordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. As part of the Let’s Find collection, this book can be read as a stand-alone or in addition to Julia Donaldson’s bestselling book, Zog. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702325625 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  12 • Dimensions:  19.4 x 19.3 x 1.8 cm

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 holidays – a great gift for any child. Join a beautiful unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes as she grants a rocking horse's wish and turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump the rocking horse learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant... Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529010947 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.9 x 0.4 cm

Meet Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse and enjoy 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. Stories Included: • The Flying Horse • The Magic Ball • The Sea Monster's Cave • The Unusual Pets Club • Swan Lake • The Sleeping Beauty  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529097634 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  244 • Dimensions:  19.7 x 13.1 x 1.9 cm

Julia Donaldson returns with Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. 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 going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Stories include The Magic Shoes, The Golden Goose, Prince Precious Paws, Which Witch? and The Princess Test! Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529097641 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  171 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.7 x 1.5 cm

Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It 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 battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had! Stories Included: • Dragon Pox  • Ellen's Castle • Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs • Party Hoppers • Wobblesday • Love-Potion Crisps  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529096743 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  176 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.8 x 1.6 cm