6 h. ago Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo is returning in brand new book after 20 years

Julia Donaldson is set to release the first new Gruffalo book in more than 20 years - the first two books in the series have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 133 languages

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7 h. ago Julia Donaldson to release first Gruffalo book in 20 years as she shares 'hope'

Julia Donaldson will be once again joining forces with illustrator Axel Scheffle to release the first Gruffalo book since 2004

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7 h. ago 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 2026He’s got knobbly knees, turned-out toes, a poisonous wart at the end of his nose and he’s back, for the first time in more than 20 years: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new Gruffalo book.Due out in September 2026, the as-yet-untitled picture book will return to the world of the bestselling stories The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, which were published in 1999 and 2004 respectively. The books are among the most popular children’s titles in the world, with The Gruffalo having sold 3.2m copies to date, and The Gruffalo’s Child 2.1m copies. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Julia Donaldson announces first Gruffalo book in 20 years with new Axel Scheffler collaboration

The UK’s number one author and illustrator return to the world of their most successful and beloved character

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5 d. ago Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A gosling grows up; a campaign to save trees; the impact of partition; thorny dilemmas; wearing a hijab in Essex and moreGozzle by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, Macmillan, £12.99When a bear finds a goose egg, rather than breakfast, it hatches sweet, tenacious Gozzle, who’s convinced goslings can do everything bears do. But what will happen when she learns to fly? A comically adorable picture book about family, growth and change.Leave the Trees, Please by Benjamin Zephaniah, illustrated by Melissa Castrillon, Magic Cat, £12.99Zephaniah’s posthumously published picture book, featuring a dynamic repeated refrain and soaring, swirling illustrations, calls on young listeners to safeguard trees and the riches of the natural world. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire musician's Makaton choir for people with Down’s syndrome to star at Paisley Book Festival

Choir 21 will perform as conductor and author Katy Lironi shares a book telling her family’s story.

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3 w. ago Julia Donaldson is back with another winner in the best kids books of the month

Sally Morris reviews the best kids books out now.

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