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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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Veggie Month

March is #VeggieMonth! Why not read The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook by Julia Donaldson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Tales From Acorn Wood: Rabbit's Nap by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read One Ted Falls Out Bed by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories Bedtime Bookcase by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Seeing as #NationalBedMonth has just started why not read Rock-a-Bye Rumpus by Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Get tucked up in bed with One Ted Falls Out of Bed a brilliant bedtime read for you and your children. By Julia Donaldson from Macmillan Children's Books.

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National Bed Month

Get tucked up in bed with One Ted Falls Out of Bed a brilliant bedtime read for you and your children. By Julia Donaldson from Campbell Books.

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