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Donaldson, Julia

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June 9, 2008

Julia Donaldson - Author Profile

Julia Donaldson

Appearing:
Gala Day

Author Website
www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/

Publisher
Macmillan

Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors. Her award-winning collaborations with Axel Scheffler include the modern classic The Gruffalo and its irresistible sequel The Gruffalo's Child.

Julia also writes children’s plays and songs, and runs regular storytelling workshops. She lives in Glasgow with her husband, Malcolm, and their family.

Recommended Reads

gruffpop.jpg Gruffalo Pop Up Theatre Book
Macmillan Children's Books
978-0230531796
You can read the much-loved story (included complete and unabridged) and then open the pop-up stage to act out the adventures of the little brown mouse, or even create a brand new story of your own. The all-in-one format features a wallet packed with Gruffalo goodies: a full cast of characters, a play script and more. It is sure to provide hours of fun!
roombroom.jpg Room on the Broom Activity Book
Macmillan
978-0230708600
This is a great value activity book packed with fantastic games and activities featuring characters and scenes from the bestselling "Room on the Broom". It includes puzzles, colouring-in, join the dots and more. There's even a sticker scene with over 40 reusable stickers, so you can have fun creating your own stories again and again!
gruff1.jpg The Gruffalo
Macmillan
978-0333710937
A rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies, he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. Imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo!