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Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author

Data shows that Patterson’s 14-year run as readers’ overall favourite has given way to the Gruffalo author

The Guardian - UK

Huge new £2.3million Gruffalo attraction to open in the UK later this year

The Gruffalo books, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to be turned into a theme park on Blackpool seafront by Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland and Madame Tussauds

Daily Mirror

New Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse family attraction to open in Blackpool

It will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat in interactive play suitable for aged 10 and under

Manchester Evening News

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The Gruffalo and friends make new home at £2.3m seafront attraction

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse opens in May

Wales Online

The indoor play named best in region with pirate ships, dinosaurs and indoor beaches

It's a paradise for little ones at this vast indoor play area

Manchester Evening News

Axel Scheffler: ‘To work for children, you must have optimism’

The Gruffalo illustrator, 65, on dealing with his natural pessimism, the lifelong joy of drawing and why he always tells people not to give up on their dreams

The Guardian - UK

‘I love writing for children’: Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler on their amazing shaggy dog story

The Oscar-winning actor and the Gruffalo illustrator have teamed up to create a tale about a scruffy hound. They discuss corgis, comic books and how their friendship began

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‘At first she didn’t like my drawings’: Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson on three decades of collaboration

In a rare joint interview, the creators of The Gruffalo talk about baddies, Brexit – and the bumpy beginning to their partnership

The Guardian - UK

The Gruffalo is back at The Lowry for three week run - what to expect

It will be a special first trip to the theatre for many little ones over the next three weeks, as our writer discovered

Manchester Evening News

Internationally acclaimed Gruffalo show coming to Lanarkshire

Children and adults alike will be entertained by the exciting musical production.

Daily Record

Children’s literary icon visits The Indian Big Lunch celebrating connected community

“Stories were shared, food was enjoyed, games were played between children and adults.”

Belfast Live

The country pub with incredible children's play area and riverside garden near Stockport

The pub is nestled in a stunning valley

Manchester Evening News

The Gruffalo is coming to Leeds Playhouse for big family day out

Julia Donaldson's famous creation The Gruffalo is coming to Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Live

Helen Flanagan throws lavish Gruffalo-themed first birthday party for baby son

The ex Celtic WAG's only son Charlie turned one and the family turned out at the Sinclair-Flanagan household to celebrate.

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Helen Flanagan and her family join The Drop challenge on TikTok as she celebrates her son's first birthday

The Coronation Street favourite was joined by a giant Gruffalo for the dance craze - and she 'nailed it'

Chronicle Live

World Book Day 2022: Costume ideas for kids to wear on March 3

From Disney to Roald Dahl and Tolkien - there's a outfit for every child

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