Julia Donaldson Books

This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo has a shiny gold foil cover and includes fun bonus material - a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. 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 over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781035028399 • Author:  Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  15.4 x 2 x 19.2 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

Join your friend The Gruffalo and enjoy lots of Gruffalo colouring pages, plus reusable stickers! The perfect companion to keep the little one's entertained. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788241854 Author: Alligator Products Publisher: Alligator Products Format: Paperback Dimensions: 29.5 x 21.0 x 1.0cm

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

Space adventures, togetherness and love are at the heart of this delightful story! The red Smeds never mix with the blue Smoos…so what happens when young Smed and Smoo fall in love? With fabulous rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is literally out of this world!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407196657 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  29.1 x 1.1 x 25.3 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

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

Never fear Superworm is here – and he’s wiggling to the rescue!  Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. But what will happen when Superworm is captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow? Luckily, Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan... This story about friendship, bravery and teamwork will leave a smile on your face!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407170725 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler  • Publisher:  Alison Green Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32  • Dimensions:  22.4 x 25.3 x 0.5 cm

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. Product information: • ISBN: 9781509812493 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 22.4 x 0.4cm

Join Tiddler, the tale-telling fish, on his next sea adventure with this sticker activity book!  Based on the bestselling book, Tiddler, by the much-loved duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With colouring-in activities, 600+ stickers, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes and even word searches, there's plenty to keep Tiddler fans busy for hours on end.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702305955 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.5 x 30.5 x 1.1 cm

A book that celebrates being yourself, family and friendship… Meet Wildebeest and Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-Faced Vulture and Marabou Stork. People call them the Ugly Five . . . but are they really? Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather unloved.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407184630 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Alison Green Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:   22.9 x 0.4 x 30 cm

Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself!  Fortunately, the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. With slapstick action, animal noises and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll be reading over and over again. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529051414 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.4 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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