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

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 ...

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 ...

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