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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

From Peepo! to Middlemarch: 25 books to read before you turn 25

An unmissable book for every year of your early life – with recommendations from Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell and more

The Guardian - UK

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popular

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Bible sales at their highest in almost three decades

The average cost of a book reached record levels in 2025

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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

Julia Donaldson announces highly anticipated third Gruffalo book

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Gruffalo family to expand in new Julia Donaldson book 27 years after original

Creator of beloved series was spurred on to write by a campaign to reverse the decline in children’s reading

The Independent UK

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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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

Evening Standard

Helen Mirren hails restoration of Second World War cello that was ‘cruelly’ broken by Nazis

The cello belongs to Denville Hall, a north London care home for entertainment industry professionals

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Helen Mirren hails ‘fantastic’ cello restoration on The Repair Shop

Dame Helen wished to see it restored so that it could be used at a north London care home.

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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.

The Independent UK

Christmas Day 2025: BBC schedule today, from Call the Midwife to Amandaland

From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered

Evening Standard

Wicked star Jonathan Bailey to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The award-winning actor reads Julia Donaldson’s classic book Room On The Broom.

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Dame Helen Mirren to appear on The Repair Shop to restore Second World War instrument

The instrument belongs to Denville Hall, a north London care home for entertainment industry professionals, which Dame Helen supports

Evening Standard

Dame Helen Mirren to appear on The Repair Shop for cello restoration

Author Julia Donaldson and actor Rob Brydon will also visit the experts to get their special treasures mended and fixed in time for Christmas.

The Independent UK

From Cate Blanchett to Russell Crowe: Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day two?

Actors, sports stars and presenters will be rubbing shoulders in the Royal Box

The Guardian - UK

‘We think Princess Pearl is a feminist icon’: readers’ favourite Julia Donaldson books

Characters who challenge stereotypes, stories that stimulate little ones’ vocabulary, endless laughter … and moments guaranteed to make any dad cry. Here are your takes on the work of a beloved children’s author

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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

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Parents: what is your child’s favourite Julia Donaldson book?

We would like to hear from parents about their child’s favourite Julia Donaldson story, and why

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