Donaldson Julia

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. The bath is soon overflowing with bubbles and goo... but will it get rid of their spots? Based on the original PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE story for older readers, this is the seventh glittery adventure from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, the award-winning creators of WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD and THE SINGING MERMAID.

When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed? This book's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by the former Children's Laureate and author of THE GRUFFALO, Julia Donaldson, and is beautifully illustrated by Anna Currey.

The complete story and original illustrations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestelling picture book, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. The little old lady's house is far too small. So the wise old man tells her to squeeze in a crowd of farm animals. She'll be amazed how big her house feels when she pushes them out again! This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage young children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.

In this collection, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and in the notes section at the end of the book are her notes and ideas on performing them. Julia's passionate belief that performance can help children enjoy reading and grow in confidence is informed by her own experience both as a child and now, working with groups of children to bring stories, poems and songs to life. The poems range from classics by Edward Lear, W H Auden and Eleanor Farjeon to contemporary work by Michael Rosen, John Agard and Clare Bevan. Illustrated throughout with exquisite, expressive lino-cuts, this is a book for teachers, parents, children: anyone who loves great poetry. This beautiful collection would also make a wonderful gift.

The Gruffalo is an internationally bestselling picture book, a popular stage show, a BAFTA and Oscar-nominated animation — and now the story has been adapted into a fun and accessible play script by Julia Donaldson. Ideal for children to perform as a school play or at home, the play book has been designed with rehearsals and performance in mind. The clear layout and colour-coding for each character will help children to follow their lines and join the action with ease. The book also contains a hints and tips section which includes helpful advice on staging the play and performing it with larger groups. There are ideas too for themed make-and-do Gruffalo activities, as well as stage make-up for Gruffalo and Mouse! And of course no production of The Gruffalo Play would be complete without the lyrics and music for beloved Gruffalo Song. This wonderful, dramatic way to share the classic story is sure to delight teachers, parents and children everywhere.

A new, limited edition of The Gruffalo, the nation's favourite picture book. Fifteen years after it was first published, the award-winning story of a clever little mouse outwitting the creatures of the deep dark wood continues to delight children and adults the world over. Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the most successful picture book partnership ever, and translated into over fifty languages, The Gruffalo is a genuine modern classic. Join in the Gruffalo's birthday celebrations with this new edition, which comes complete with exclusive bonus content, including early drawings from Axel's sketchbook, some of which have never been seen before, and a new specially written foreword from Julia herself. Look out for The Gruffalo's Child tenth anniversary limited edition!

There's harmony in the air when the animals get together for a concert with a difference. Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums, and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Sing and dance along-you've never seen a show like it! With trademark Julia Donaldson rhyming text and Nick Sharratt's bold, funny illustrations, children will love this bright and playful book filled with silly animal antics.

There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but — oh dear! Goat gets into a muddle or two. Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this board book a sure winner. Even the youngest toddler will enjoy Goat's antics! This reassuring story is perfect reading for any child beginning, or already attending, a nursery or playschool. Recommended by Bookstart on their Starting School or Nursery reading list. A brilliant book for any little ones off to nursery for the first time... Comforting and fun.

Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo and the Red House Children's Book Award-winning Superworm, has created the Songbirds Phonics series specifically for children who are taking their first steps in learning to read. The two box sets featured here each include 55 cards containing instructions for a number of fun phonics and alphabet games for you to play with your child at home. Designed to build reading skills and boost phonics knowledge, the eye-catching cards will become an invaluable learning resource.

When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant... The sixth title from this #1 bestselling, chart-busting team is bursting with Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations. There's glitter on every page too!

Learn all about numbers with the Gruffalo and friends through five fantastic puzzles. Count from one piece to five with Mouse, Snake, Fox, Owl, and the Gruffalo! This chunky board book is perfect for small paws, and young Gruffalo fans will love discovering a favourite character on every spread! An exciting new My First Gruffalo jigsaw series from the best-selling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Learn all about colours with the Gruffalo and friends through five fantastic four-piece puzzles. This chunky board book is perfect for small paws, and young Gruffalo fans will love discovering a favourite character on every spread! For extra fun, there's something colourful to spot in every jigsaw once it's assembled. An exciting new My First Gruffalo jigsaw series from the best-selling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Calling all nature explorers to go outside with the Gruffalo! Don't forget to take this sticker activity guide with you and keep your eyes peeled. Learn all about nature with this colourful spotter's guide, packed with fun outdoor activities and hundreds of stickers — a brilliant book for all the family. This handily sized activity book is suitable for even the youngest nature lovers and Gruffalo fans, and is full of great activities that are based around seeing and engaging with nature and the outside world. It's about stopping, seeing, listening and collecting in a way that's accessible and fun, with activities that link into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the curriculum for Years 4 and 5.

The complete story and original illustrations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. One night, the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist ...does he? 'This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.'

Gorgeous mini gift editions of STICK MAN, TABBY MCTAT and THE HIGHWAY RAT, in an irresistible presentation slipcase. All three classic stories are written in Julia Donaldson's fabulous rhyme and illustrated by the inimitable Axel Scheffler, of GRUFFALO fame.

'The Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler dream team returns' Independent on Sunday Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. 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? The Galaxy National Children's Book of the Year is now available in sturdy board book format, perfect for Zog's youngest fans.

One night a ghost glides into Lydia Lou's bedroom while she is fast asleep and calls: Whoo! Wake up do, Lydia Lou! But Lydia Lou just goes on sleeping. One by one, the ghost fetches his noisy friends to help, but even they can't stir her from her sleep. Will anything ever wake Lydia Lou? A gentle and playful bedtime read from the author of THE GRUFFALO, full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.

Children's Laureate, 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 teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Alphabet Games flashcard pack has been carefully written to help child practise their letters and sounds at home. Play with these cards to learn the letter sounds of the alphabet and practise reading simple words, all whilst having fun! Games include two levels to help children build confidence and they also include 'get up and go' versions for children who find it hard to sit still for reading practice! The Songbirds stories are also available for phonics practice, which offer a clear phonics development which provide a fantastic breadth and variety of storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genres by the nation's favourite children's author, with vibrant and humorous illustrations to engage children and stimulate discussion.

Children's Laureate, 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 teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Phonics Games Flashcard pack has been carefully written to help child practise their letters and sounds at home. Play with these cards to build an awareness of rhyme and to practise spelling and making sentences, all whilst having fun! Games include two levels to help children build confidence and they also include 'get up and go' versions for children who find it hard to sit still for reading practice! The Songbirds stories are also available for phonics practice, which offer a clear phonics development which provide a fantastic breadth and variety of storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genres by the nation's favourite children's author, with vibrant and humorous illustrations to engage children and stimulate discussion.

The complete story and original illustrations of the bestselling ROOM ON THE BROOM by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been specially re-designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. Join a witch, her cat, a dog, a frog and a bird on a bumpy broomstick ride. From the award-winning creators of THE GRUFFALO.

Everyone's favourite accident-prone dragon is back — and now you can join in the fun too! This fantastic new activity book is based on the bestselling book ZOG, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with press-outs, colouring and puzzles, there's plenty to keep Zog fans busy for hours. Included in the book: press-out dragon mobile, press-out crown, make your own Egg-Box Zog, over 100 reusable stickers, recipes, bunting, finger puppets, postcards, colouring-in, dot-to-dots, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches and more!

The complete story and original illustrations of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have been specially re-designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. The farmyard is a very noisy place. But when two robbers plot to steal the farmer's fine prize cow, it's the quietest creature of all who saves the day!

The complete story and original illustrations of TYRANNOSAURUS DRIP by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts have been specially designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. When Tyrannosaurus Drip lands in the wrong nest, don't be fooled by his size. This little dinosaur is brave, and very clever!

Let's Read! books help make reading easy. The complete story and original illustrations of bestselling THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been specially designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. Enjoy the story of a tiny snail who longs to see the world. How will she travel? By hitching a lift on the tail of a whale of course!