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Julia Donaldson books are a perfect way to introduce young children to the joy of reading. Ideal for ages 2-7, her beloved stories—beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler—feature unforgettable characters and captivating rhymes. From the bestselling The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom to other favourites like The Smeds and The Smoos, there’s no set order to read them, making each book a delightful standalone adventure. Explore our collection of Julia Donaldson book sets and activities, designed to keep little ones entertained while fostering a love for storytelling. Browse now and step into the magical world of Julia Donaldson.

'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

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Packed with games, activities and over 250 stickers, The Gruffalo Sticker Book is a great gift for any child – perfect for journeys, rainy days and holidays! Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035055067 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.8 x 0.5cm

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The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget! Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay Were scarecrows (They scared Lots of crows every day.) Harry loved Betty, and Betty loved Harry, So Harry said, "Betty, my beauty let's marry!" Two scarecrows are planning the perfect wedding and set off to find everything on their list. But wicked cigar-smoking scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas and almost ruins their special day. Harry O'Hay must become a hero before he and Betty O'Barley can have the wedding of their dreams. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702342431 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32

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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

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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

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This fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness. The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702325069 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  27.8 x 24.6 x 0.3 cm

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When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn’t want to share it with anyone – especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates. Sharing a Shell is a charming underwater tale of friendship and fun from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhythmic verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, this is a firm favourite with children and parents alike. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509862702 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 25 x 25x 0.3 cm

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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? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407170732 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Alison Green Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.9 x 24.9 x 0.4 cm

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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

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Follow the adventures of Sugarlump the rocking horse when a unicorn grants his wish to explore the outside world in this magical adventure story, with a redesigned cover and glitter on every page. Product information: ISBN: 9781509862665 Author: Julia Donaldson Publisher: Pan Macmillan Format: Paperback Pages: 32

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Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE'S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn't stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it's up to Dot to save the day! A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog- winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781509868322 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.9 x 27.9 x 0.5 cm

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Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. But Nell has other talents too . . When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. Books about dinosaurs, books about space and even books about dogs – Nell loves them all! But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief! Product information: • ISBN: 9781509801602 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32

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The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don't appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his own - will he ever find someone to share his poems with? The Rhyming Rabbit is a clever rhyming 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 a delight to read aloud. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509862726 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  26 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.5 cm

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This 20th birthday edition of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book has a shiny foil cover and includes fun bonus material – a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans! Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! This edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and The World Inside a Book song. Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book 20th Anniversary Edition – eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035054473 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.4 x 22.5 x 0.3 cm

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Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper, from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. 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. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049172 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25 x 0.4 cm

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Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! This brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks features a cast of wonderful sea creatures – including a magical mermaid – and plenty of beach fun! 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 brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is the fourth title in the number one bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series – perfect for young children to read aloud. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049165 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 24.9 x 0.3 cm

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Join in the farmyard fun in this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049141 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.2 x 25.1 x 0.3 cm

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The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. Bert the bowerbird has made the most perfect bower nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But will all his efforts to create a beautiful display be enough to win over Nanette? A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale for little ones, from the creators of The Go-Away Bird. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529092257 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 25.1 x 0.7 cm

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Julia Donaldson celebrates and makes her readers a part of the delightful and imaginative world of picture books in this rhyming tale inspired by the children she has met at hundreds of book signings over the years. I've signed for boys called Romeo and girls called Juliet. I've signed for Roman, Saxon, Dane – Though not for Norman yet. From months of the year, colours, flowers, food and gemstones, Julia has seamlessly grouped together a charming selection of children's names and woven them together in her unmistakable rhyming style. Set in a magical transforming bookshop, Julia Donaldson's Book of Names is a love letter to the world of books and young bookworms – illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye. With over three hundred names included, readers will love trying to spot their own! And if it isn't included, there is a special dedicated space for them to add it, or even better, for Julia to sign! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529076448 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 36 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25.1 x 0.4 cm

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Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, packed full of favourite animals! The two thieves Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh are planning to steal a monkey from the zoo - and then use him to pinch the Queen's crown! Luckily a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she and her animal friends have got a plan . . . Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035049189 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.1 x 25 x 0.6 cm

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