The bestselling children's author talks about learning rhyme from Judi Dench, the legacy of 'The Gruffalo' – and touring ...

Julia Donaldson, author of the popular children's book 'The Smeds and the Smoos' sat down with us, to share what she thinks will help children write their 500 Words stories. Having published over ...

It also explores why Donaldson’s books appeal to both children and adults alike – tackling serious themes of love, loss, fear and bullying in a poignant but subtle way. Passages from Julia's ...

The two dance sessions are based on the classic picture book The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story offers great opportunities to explore real and ...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been a well-oiled book-making machine for nearly 30 years, creating best-sellers like The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and, of course, The Smeds and the ...