He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series, published by Nosy Crow. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Gooses Nursery Rhymes. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh.Īxel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live childrens shows are always in demand. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy languages. Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the worlds best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Childrens Laureate.

Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total CD running time of an hour. with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruffalo and Other Stories CD is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, as well as by the author herself, Julia Donaldson.

The gruffalo and other stories