Best Julia Donaldson Books by Age

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

A quick-thinking mouse crosses a wood and invents a fearsome Gruffalo to discourage a fox, an owl, and a snake from eating him.

Picture Book1999

Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Monkey Puzzle, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with kindness, friendship and family.

Picture Book2000

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

A witch repeatedly makes room on her broom for animals who recover her lost belongings.

Picture Book2001

The Smartest Giant in Town

The Smartest Giant in Town

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about kindness and friendship.

Picture Book2002

The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

A small sea snail longs to travel and hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale.

Picture Book2003

Sharing a Shell

Sharing a Shell

Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks

First published in 2004, Sharing a Shell is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. Its themes include friendship, kindness and nature.

Picture Book2004

The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: The Gruffalo's Child, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with courage and adventure.

Picture Book2004

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about imagination and wonder.

Picture Book2005

Tiddler

Tiddler

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

For readers interested in imagination, humour and adventure, compare Tiddler by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.

Picture Book2007

Stick Man

Stick Man

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

Stick Man is repeatedly mistaken for an ordinary stick and carried farther from his family tree.

Picture Book2008

Tabby McTat

Tabby McTat

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

First published in 2009, Tabby McTat is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Its themes include loyalty, friendship and courage.

Picture Book2009

What the Ladybird Heard

What the Ladybird Heard

Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks

For readers interested in courage, humour and justice, compare What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.

Picture Book2009

Zog

Zog

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

Choose Zog by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, kindness and humour.

Picture Book2010

The Highway Rat

The Highway Rat

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

First published in 2011, The Highway Rat is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Its themes include courage, humour and justice.

Picture Book2011