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Children's Laureate: Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson was unveiled as the new Children's Laureate in June, taking over from Anthony Browne.

Best known for her modern classic, The Gruffalo, Julia has written over 120 books and plays for children and teenagers, including some of the UK's best-selling picture books.

 

Download Julia Donaldson activity sheeets – includes crafts to make, songs to sing and a tasty Gruffalo cake to bake

  • The Gruffalo's Child

    The Gruffalo's Child

    Julia Donaldson

    Five years after the publication of multi award-winning The Gruffalo, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler return with a much-awaited sequel.

    Read about The Gruffalo's Child
  • Wriggle and Roar!

    Wriggle and Roar!

    Julia Donaldson

    This book includes some lively new rhymes to enjoy.

    Read about Wriggle and Roar!
  • Tiddler

    Tiddler

    Julia Donaldson

    A delightful rhyming text from the great Julia Donaldson

    Read about Tiddler
  • Toddle Waddle

    Toddle Waddle

    Julia Donaldson

    Follow the journey of a baby, a duck and their friends to the end of the pier

    Read about Toddle Waddle
  • The Gruffalo

    The Gruffalo

    Julia Donaldson

    This is the story of a walk in the dark, dangerous woods…

    Read about The Gruffalo
  • Cave Baby

    Cave Baby

    Julia Donaldson and Emily Gravett

    Restless Cave Baby goes on an unexpected and very fun adventure with the mammoth

    Read about Cave Baby
  • What the Ladybird Heard

    What the Ladybird Heard

    Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

    Children will love joining in with this lively rhyming story and all the familiar animal sounds

    Read about What the Ladybird Heard