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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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National Cookie Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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Black Friday

Black Friday, a day dedicated to shopping! You should read Hippo Has a Hat by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

5 days ago

National Cake Day (US)

You should read The Room on the Broom Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

National Cake Day (US)

Discover The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

National Cake Day (US)

Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

Cold Weather

With it nearing the end of November, The Gruffalo Autumn and Winter Nature Trail by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books is the perfect cold-weather read.

9 days ago

National Tree Week

Amazing!!! The Gruffalo Carousel Book by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

10 days ago

National Tree Week

Why not try Tales From Acorn Wood: Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

10 days ago

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