Books by Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is a British author known for her popular children's books, characterized by catchy rhymes and engaging storytelling. Some of her most notable works include "The Gruffalo," "Room on the Broom," and "Stick Man." Donaldson's books have been praised for their creativity, humor, and imaginative illustrations, making them beloved by children and parents alike. Her ability to captivate young readers with her whimsical characters and clever plots has solidified her as a leading figure in children's literature. "The Gruffalo" stands out as her most famous work, having won numerous awards and been adapted into a successful stage play and animated film. Donaldson's contributions to the genre have helped shape the landscape of children's literature and continue to inspire generations of young readers.
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The Detective Dog 10th Anniversary Edition
from the creators of the Number One bestseller Gozzle
The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection (2026)
Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes
The Gruffalo Cookbook
Tales from Acorn Wood
Story Collection : Four lift-the-flap stories
Gozzle
A funny and heartwarming story about family from the creators of The Detective Dog
A Treasury of Songs – The Scores Collection
Learn to play 26 original songs for piano, voice and guitar
All About the Gruffalo
A shaped board book, perfect for little paws!
Monkey Puzzle 25th Anniversary Edition
With a shiny gold foil cover and fun activities to make and do!
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside
A laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure
The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child Board Book Gift Slipcase
What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo
(Previously published as What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday)
What the Ladybird Heard Next
A laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure
Toddle Waddle
A first book for toddlers who are learning to walk and talk
Goat Goes to Nursery
A first book for toddlers who are starting nursery
Stick Man - The Present Hunt
A lift-the-flap adventure (Foiled Edition)
Welcome to the World
By the author of The Gruffalo and the illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Tales from Acorn Wood
Who's in Acorn Wood? World Book Day 2025 : A rhyming search-and-find story
Hippo Has a Hat
A first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed
Happy Birthday, Gruffalo!
A lift-the-flap book with a pop-up ending!
Sharing a Shell 20th Anniversary Edition
With a shiny foil cover and bonus material from the creators!
Colours, Colours Everywhere
A lift-the-flap adventure from an award-winning duo
The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile
A magical adventure - the perfect gift for any child with a wobbly tooth!
Room on the Broom
A Push, Pull and Slide Book : The Perfect Halloween Gift for Toddlers
The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury
With 3 classic stories plus extra activities and games!
The Gruffalo and Friends Search and Find
With 17 super scenes and over 120 things to spot!
Julia Donaldson's Book of Names
A Magical Rhyming Celebration of Children, Imagination, Stories . . . And Names!
One Ted Falls Out of Bed 20th Anniversary Edition
A Counting Story
Pick and Mix Poetry
Children's verse chosen by Julia Donaldson : A stunning gift collection, perfect for every bookshelf
The Gruffalo
A First Sticker Book : over 250 easy-to-use stickers
Tales From Acorn Wood
A Winter Sticker Book : over 300 easy-to-use stickers
The Gruffalo and Friends Gift Collection
Three books plus a height chart and door hanger!
What the Ladybird Heard 15th Anniversary Edition
with a shiny blue foil cover and bonus material from the creators!
Gryffalo, Ble Rwyt Ti? / Gruffalo, Where Are You?
Grufflalo, Where Are You?
Tales from Acorn Wood
Hello Friends! : A preschool tabbed board book – perfect for little hands
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas
The Perfect Christmas Gift
Welcome to the World
By the author of The Gruffalo and the illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Room on the Broom Halloween Special
The Classic Story plus Halloween Things to Make and Do
Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book
With over 1000 stickers!
Julia Donaldson's Book of Names
A Magical Rhyming Celebration of Children, Imagination, Stories . . . And Names!
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas
The Perfect Christmas Gift
Julia Donaldson Sings The Gruffalo and Other Favourite Picture Book Songs
Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book (Little Wild Things)
Have You Seen the Gruffalo?
With peep-through holes and flaps to lift!
Whoosh! Went the Witch
A Room on the Broom Sound Book : Sound Book
Colours, Colours Everywhere
A lift-the-flap adventure from an award-winning duo
Bug Club Reading Corner
Age 5-7: Julia Donaldson Plays: Don't Call Me Mum!
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside
Book and CD Pack
The Glasgow Gruffalo's Wean
The Gruffalo's Child in Glaswegian
Animalphabet
A lift-the-flap ABC book from the author of The Gruffalo
Read with Oxford
Stage 3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book
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Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection
Read with Oxford
Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book
Read with Oxford
Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book
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Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Clare and the Fair and Other Stories
Read with Oxford
Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories
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Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories
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Stage 3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Usman's Books and Other Stories
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Stage 3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Tim's Bad Mood and Other Stories
Cereal Superfan
A Bloomsbury Young Reader : Lime Book Band
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Stage 3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Spike Says and Other Stories
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Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories
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Stage 2: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Ron Rabbit's Egg and Other Stories
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Stage 4: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book
The Shetland Gruffalo's Bairn
The Gruffalo's Child in Shetland Scots
The Doric Gruffalo's Bairn
The Gruffalo's Child in Doric Scots
Thi Dundee Gruffalo's Bairn
The Gruffalo's Child in Dundee Scots
The Orkney Gruffalo's Bairn
The Gruffalo's Child in Orkney Scots
Poems to Perform
A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Bug Club Independent Plays by Julia Donadlson Year Two Lime The Smell of Cakes
Bug Club Guided Plays by Julia Donaldson Year Two Purple Goha and the Shoes
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 1+: Dig, Dig, Dig!
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 2: The Odd Pet
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 1+: More Songbirds Phonics : Cat Naps
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 3: The Trunk and the Skunk
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 1+: Mum Bug's Bag
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 1+: Zak and the Vet
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 1+: More Songbirds Phonics : Pen Fun
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 3: The Shopping List
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 3: More Songbirds Phonics : The Wishing Elf
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 3: Gran is Cross
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 2: Doctor Duck
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 4: More Songbirds Phonics : Pen-Pals
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 1+: Teaching Notes
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 5: Teaching Notes
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 6: Teaching Notes
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 2: Fish and Chips
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 3: More Songbirds Phonics : Stop Chatting, Bill
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 2: More Songbirds Phonics : Ron Rabbit's Egg
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 3: More Songbirds Phonics : Ron Rabbit's Big Day
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics
Level 3: The Scrap Rocket
Oxford Reading Tree
Level 1+: More Songbirds Phonics : Mix, Mix, Mix