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Dame Julia Donaldson releases third Gruffalo book 22 years after sequel

Dame Julia Donaldson has published a third instalment in the popular children's series, The Gruffalo . The work, titled Gruffalo Granny , comes more than 20 years after The Gruffalo’s Child , which was published in 2004. It follows the Gruffalo and his daughter as they venture into the deep…

The Independent UK

Gruffalo Granny reviewed: Tale of wit and bravery is an homage to storytelling

It has been more than 20 years since the last book in the series

Evening Standard

30,000 Gruffalo books to be donated to children in Scotland

Some 30,000 Gruffalo books are being donated to children across the country in celebration of the new title in the series.

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30,000 Gruffalo books being donated to children across Scotland

The donation has been made in celebration of author Julia Donaldson’s and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s new book.

The Independent UK

Dame Julia Donaldson hopes Gruffalo stage show introduces children to theatre

The show is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

Evening Standard

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies to be adapted for BBC special

The feature will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas

Evening Standard

Author Julia Donaldson issues plea for more libraries as she is made dame

The writer of The Gruffalo and hundreds of other books is recognised for services to literature.

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Campaign aiming to boost ties between Scotland, France and Germany launches

A NEW French and German cultural initiative has launched in Scotland to build stronger ties among the three countries ...

The National (Scotland)

‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to the Gruffalo… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to life

The Guardian - UK

Samson Kayo ‘very excited’ to voice Zog the dragon for new TV series

The animated CBeebies show will be based on the award-winning films and the popular books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Evening Standard

Meet Gruffalo Granny – the new Julia Donaldson character inspired by grandmotherhood

Julia Donaldson has announced a new book inspired by grandmotherhood, and it's sure to strike a chord with parents in their 40s and beyond

Woman & Home

Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny: I’m a big fan of grandmotherhood

The third instalment comes more than 20 years after Donaldson’s last Gruffalo book.

Evening Standard

Title and publication date for long-awaited third Gruffalo book announced

The Gruffalo family is expanding in the third book.

Evening Standard

From The Gruffalo to Tabby McTat: Julia Donaldson’s TV adaptations ... from best to worst

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming kids’ tales have become a cosy festive fixture on the BBC. Ahead of this year’s offering of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, we ask: which is the all-time Christmas cracker?

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

BBC confirms special broadcast for Christmas period

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England

Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech

WhatToWatch

The Scarecrows’ Wedding: cast, plot and everything we know

The Scarecrows’ Wedding is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

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 Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

The 50p joins the Mint’s childhood characters collection, which also includes The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.

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

Euronews

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...

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