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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

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A Squash and a Squeeze review – Donaldson and Scheffler favourite crammed with songs

Ingenious puppetry and jolly performances help animate the beloved story about an ever-expanding indoor menagerie

The Guardian - UK

Don’t gift our work to AI billionaires: Mark Haddon, Michael Rosen and other creatives urge government

More than 2,000 cultural figures challenge Whitehall’s eagerness ‘to wrap our lives’ work in attractive paper for automated competitors’

The Guardian - UK

Tiddler illustrator Axel Scheffler considering 'slowing down' as he praises 'masterpiece' new BBC animation

EXCLUSIVE His illustrations have earned him a legion of fans around the world, but the 67-year-old award-winning artist says he feels like his age is ‘creeping up on me’

Evening Standard

‘I’m gonna be like, so famous to children!’: Jayde Adams on Strictly, sisterhood and her kids’ TV classic

Want a raucous Christmas? Invite the Alma’s Not Normal star. Ahead of her role in the BBC’s animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tiddler, she talks lobsters, prosecco – and Adele

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The Gruffalo’s illustrator launches book to help UK pupils learn German

Axel Scheffler says he hopes Wuschel auf der Erde will encourage more children to learn his first language

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

‘It enriches your mind in every way’: the fight to keep the UK learning German

With A-level entries for the language halving in a decade, a new initiative is hoping to save it from the academic scrapheap

The Guardian - UK

Zog and the Flying Doctors review – plucky princess and her crew take flight

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s tale about an accident-prone dragon is brought to life with sparky rhymes, nuanced acting and high energy

The Guardian - UK

Tiddler: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Tiddler is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

WhatToWatch

BBC announces this year's Christmas adaptation from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer — and it's a good one!

Tiddler is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

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Anish Kapoor among artists featuring in youth vote billboard campaign

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

Evening Standard

Best illustrated children's books of all time to inspire young minds

Discover some of the best illustrated children's books that continue to enchant young readers today, from timeless classics to contemporary favourites

The Guardian - UK

Tom Parker Bowles picked for mini library project championed by his mum

Tom Parker Bowles among 21 writers providing snapshot of contemporary literature in initiative supported by the queen

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch Tabby McTat online: live stream the star-studded Christmas animation on BBC One from anywhere

Rob Brydon leads an all-star cast in this animated adventure, based on the book by Julia Donaldson. Read our guide for how to watch Tatty McTat online from anywhere this Christmas.

Evening Standard

Aquaman star Jason Momoa to read Julia Donaldson classic on CBeebies Bedtime Story

Musician Gaz Coombes and fitness legend Mr Motivator will also be joining the beloved BBC show this Christmas

Evening Standard

The best children's shows to book this Christmas: from The Snow Queen to Bluey

Here are the best festive shows for kids that London has to offer in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Christine Baker obituary

Editor with the Paris-based publisher Gallimard Jeunesse who was determined to give British children’s books a presence in France

Manchester Evening News

Things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays summer 2023

There's loads to keep kids of all ages entertained over the long summer break

WhatToWatch

Tabby McTat: release date, voice cast, plot, trailer and all about the Christmas animation narrated by Jodie Whittaker

Tabby McTat is the latest BBC1 festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

Wales Online

Jodie Whittaker to narrate Julia Donaldson story for Christmas

Whittaker is joined by Gavin And Stacey star and comedian Rob Brydon

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