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Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The Scarecrows’ Wedding become a BBC cartoon

EXCLUSIVE The author says concerns over a smoking scene forced her to weigh compromise against creative integrity and reveals it is not the first time she has faced that choice

Evening Standard

Beloved children’s characters to return to the BBC this Christmas

The Gruffalo, Zog, Pearl, and Gadabout will also feature as part of the build-up to this year’s Christmas special

The Independent UK

The Gruffalo and friends to feature in new BBC Christmas idents

Three new advertising idents have been created for BBC One starring the much-loved characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s story books.

Evening Standard

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‘We think Princess Pearl is a feminist icon’: readers’ favourite Julia Donaldson books

Characters who challenge stereotypes, stories that stimulate little ones’ vocabulary, endless laughter … and moments guaranteed to make any dad cry. Here are your takes on the work of a beloved children’s author

The Guardian - UK

‘Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo!’ Julia Donaldson’s 15 best books – ranked!

Her rhyming tales have enchanted children and parents the world over – but which is the best? From a busker’s cat to a greedy rat, it’s time to rate the hits

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m still not tired of it’: the best books to read aloud to kids, according to parents

From wordless books to dynamic bestsellers and those that will give your kids a giggling fit, these are some of our readers favourites stories to share

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Gruffalo: a well-timed comeback, wart and all

Editorial: The next challenge for Julia Donaldson’s monster is to get its claws into parents and persuade more of them to read aloud

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Gruffalo set to return next year with first book in more than 20 years

British writer Julia Donaldson and German illustrator Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood...

Euronews

Gruffalo to return in first new book in 20 years

The first two books from Julia Donaldson sold more than 18.2 million copies globally

The Independent UK

New Gruffalo picture book to be released next year

Children’s book duo author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler will work on the untitled Gruffalo story to be published in September 2026.

Evening Standard

Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Colman to read The Gruffalo’s Child for CBeebies Bedtime Stories

The sequel to Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s book is about the child of the famous Gruffalo.

Evening Standard

Konnie Huq launches free climate crisis ebook for UK primary schools

Children for Change contains stories, poems, and illustrations from more than 80 collaborators including Jamie Oliver, Mary Portas, David Baddiel and Adam Kay

The Guardian - UK

The top London shows and events for kids during October half term

From Paddington Bear to Tim Burton’s adventures: London’s back to the rescue with Half Term events

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The Guardian - UK

Anish Kapoor among artists featuring in youth vote billboard campaign

Exclusive: Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler also contributes drawing encouraging young people to vote

The Guardian - UK

BookTok star Jack Edwards: ‘I got to interview the Gruffalo last year. They say don’t meet your idols’

The social media influencer on how he became a hit on BookTok, democratising book reviewing, and trying to explain to his family what he does for a living

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This brand new Gruffalo clothing collection is totally adorable and prices start from just £17.50 - these are our favourite pieces

Perfect for little Gruffalo fans, this new clothing collection is perfect for summer fun the deep dark wood with their favourite character

The Guardian - UK

I want my son to wear fun, colourful clothes – but boys’ fashion is so boring

Finding brightly coloured boyswear devoid of superheroes or heavy plant machinery is no mean feat, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Top 10 novels about motherhood

From Elena Ferrante to Taffy Brodesser-Akner, writers have captured the pressures that being a mother can inflict on marriage and on the creative self

Manchester Evening News

Opening date announced for new Gruffalo and Friends attraction coming to Blackpool

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters

Daily Mirror

Queen Camilla impresses school kids as she shows off little-known artistic talent

During her and King Charles' first state visit to Germany, Queen Camilla visited a primary school, where she had a go at sketching - and left everybody seriously impressed

Wales Online

Dress up the kids for less this World Book Day with cut-price costumes at Morrisons

Options include the Gruffalo, Zog and Room on the Broom characters

The Guardian - UK

Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author

Data shows that Patterson’s 14-year run as readers’ overall favourite has given way to the Gruffalo author

Daily Mirror

Huge new £2.3million Gruffalo attraction to open in the UK later this year

The Gruffalo books, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to be turned into a theme park on Blackpool seafront by Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland and Madame Tussauds

Manchester Evening News

New Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse family attraction to open in Blackpool

It will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat in interactive play suitable for aged 10 and under

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