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Julia Donaldson

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About Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved children's books, and was the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. Her picture books include the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard and What the Ladybird Heard Next. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

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A remarkable book that your children will love. The Gruffalo Carousel Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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National Arbor Day (US)

You should read The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Arbor Day (US)

You should read The Go-Away Bird by Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Arbor Day (US)

Discover The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Published by Puffin.

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National Arbor Day (US)

Amazing!!! Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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World Penguin Day

Room on the Broom Song Book by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books 

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World Penguin Day

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books 

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World Penguin Day

Room on the Broom Big Book by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books 

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