Julia Donaldson
4) The gruffalo
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2006, c1999
Description
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake-- only to have to outwit that creature as well.
5) Stick Man
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2009, c2008
Description
Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Meet Wildebeest, Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-Faced Vulture, and Marabou Stork. On the African savanna, they're known as the Ugly Five, but for all their bumps and bristles, these animals are just as lovable and intriguing as their more celebrated counterparts.
Told in Julia Donaldson's signature rollicking rhymes, with Axel Scheffler's rich and witty illustrations, this tale of taking pride in who you are shows that not every animal has to have...
11) The paper dolls
Author
Publisher
Macmillan Children's
Pub. Date
2012
Description
A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2020
Description
Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud—a perfect gift for any special occasion!
A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo...
A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo...
15) Stick man
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children, and he's heading on an adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?
16) The Highway Rat
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
c2019.
Description
Based on the beloved children's book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, it tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, cookies, and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal. But will his sweet tooth lead him to a sticky end? This swashbuckling tale is an animated film the whole family will enjoy.