5 Julia Donaldson books my children love (that aren't The Gruffalo
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Absolutely no shade intended to The Gruffalo with my blog title. It is obviously one of the best children's books ever written, in my humble opinion, but the aim of this post is to shine a spotlight on some other books from Julia Donaldson's amazing back catalogue. As an adult reader, I LOVE Julia Donaldson's…
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The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by David Roberts
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Books, books and more books - Janine's Little World
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Tis the Season for New Christmas Books
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Our top 30 books recommendations for Key Stage 1 children (aged 5 – 7) — Sompting Abbotts
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Episode 14: The Gruffalo - Exquisitely Ever After
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We meet… Julia Donaldson – Books with Baby
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The Ugly Five' and 'Zog and the Flying Doctors' by Julia Donaldson- A Review - The Spirited Puddle Jumper
You've read the books, now sing the songs! The Gruffalo's Child returns with her very own song to introduce a truly monster musical session! As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children.
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The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs [Book]
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Sally Hawkins Narrates 'The Smeds and the Smoos' in First Trailer