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Julia Donaldson

    September 16, 1948

    This author explores the playful power of language and storytelling, often delving into the worlds of rhyme and rhythm to craft memorable characters and narratives. Her works, characterized by energy and adaptability, share with children the joy of play, role-playing, and story-sharing. She draws on her background in writing for television and music to create pieces that are not only entertaining but also encourage reading and creativity. Her writing is a testament to the importance of children's engagement and active learning, reflecting a deep understanding of what captivates young audiences.

    Julia Donaldson
    Gruffalo in Scots
    Counting Creatures
    Julia Donaldson 10-book Collection 2020 (Ziplock)
    The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child Gift Slipcase
    The Julia Donaldson Story Collection 10 Volmues Set (with Carry Bag)
    The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child Board Book Gift Slipcase
    • This pack contains the following books: The paper dolls, what the Ladybird hear, the gruffalo's child, the buffalo, the snail and the whale, room on the broom, monkey puzzle, cave baby, Tyrannosaurus drip, the troll.

      Julia Donaldson 10-book Collection 2020 (Ziplock)
      5.0
    • Counting Creatures

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A rich and beautiful counting book full of gorgeous baby animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs from the UK's favourite author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai.

      Counting Creatures
      4.6
    • Gruffalo in Scots

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A moose took a dauner through the deep, mirk widd. A tod saw the moose and the moose looked guid. Come a wee bit further intae the deep, mirk widd, and find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes face tae face wi a hoolet, a snake and a hungry gruffalo. This children's classic presented in Scots.

      Gruffalo in Scots
      4.6
    • Singing dad and other stories

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out about Singing Dad and Viv's Odd Pet, as well as Ron Rabbit's job at the fish and chip shop! Tips forreading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a loveof reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.co.uk/a. Let's get them flying!

      Singing dad and other stories
      4.8
    • Superworm Early Reader

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, SUPERWORM, is now available in an appealing read-alone format. This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

      Superworm Early Reader
      4.7
    • Colours, Colours Everywhere

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A rich and beautiful exploration of colours and painting full of beautiful landscapes and gorgeous animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs.

      Colours, Colours Everywhere
      5.0
    • The paper dolls

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      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.

      The paper dolls
      4.5
    • Pick and Mix Poetry: Children's verse chosen by Julia Donaldson

      A stunning gift collection, perfect for every bookshelf

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This collection features a delightful array of poems and rhymes curated by bestselling author Julia Donaldson, complemented by the charming illustrations of Becky Thorns. It offers readers a rich tapestry of lyrical works, making it a perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages.

      Pick and Mix Poetry: Children's verse chosen by Julia Donaldson
      5.0
    • The Gruffalo - Colouring Book

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Draw and colour with the Gruffalo!The Gruffalo is a modern classic and one of the most popular picture books of recent years, with over 13.5 million copies sold worldwide. Featuring all the characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved story, this great-value book is packed with scenes to colour in, as well as imaginative drawing activities. The Gruffalo Colouring Book is a must for Gruffalo fans!

      The Gruffalo - Colouring Book
      4.5
    • Stick Man Sticker Activity Book

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Packed with puzzles, colouring pages, stickers and games, this is an excting all-year-round activity book based on the bestselling book, STICK MAN, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

      Stick Man Sticker Activity Book
      4.6
    • The Gruffalo Sticker Book

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Sticker book fun with the Gruffalo!Join all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this must-have sticker book based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, The Gruffalo Sticker Book is perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays - a great gift for any child.Look out for: The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book!

      The Gruffalo Sticker Book
      4.5
    • The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Celebrate 20 years of The Snail and the Whale with your favourite characters in this fun sticker book!

      The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book
      4.7
    • Room on the Broom

      • 26 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before...SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!"--Provided by publisher.

      Room on the Broom
      4.5
    • The Gruffalo

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is a rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo

      The Gruffalo
      4.5
    • A delightful phonics story by Julia Donaldson, the best-selling author of The Gruffalo. The structured Songbird Phonics programme enables quick progression in learning all 44 grapheme-phoneme correspondences. This book is also available in the More Songbirds Level 1+ pack of all 6 titles or in the More Songbirds Level 1+ class pack of 36.

      Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1+: More Songbirds Phonics
      5.0
    • With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the TALES FROM ACORN WOOD have been delighting both parents and toddlers for fifteen years. Now two of the popular lift-the-flap stories from the creators of THE GRUFFALO are together in paperback for the first time, with a fresh new foiled cover look.Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. But where on earth could Hen be? Lift the flaps and help Pig find out where she is hiding. Then join Bear as he delivers letters to his friends Frog, Squirrel and Mole -- and lift the flaps to see Bear's special birthday surprise!Look out for RABBIT'S NAP and FOX'S SOCKS, also available as a two-books-in-one paperback.

      Tales from Acorn Wood: Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear
      4.5
    • The Hospital Dog

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Dot the hospital dog is everyone's favourite visitor in this story of bravery and friendship from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie - the creators of the Number 1 bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog.

      The Hospital Dog
      4.4
    • The beautifully illustrated story of Bert - a little bird with a big heart who is looking for love. From the picture-book superstar pairing of Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner.

      The Bowerbird
      4.4
    • The Gruffalo Magnet Book

      • 10 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Join The Gruffalo, Mouse and all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this amazing magnetic book! Contains over 60 Gruffalo magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and exciting activities, including Mix-and-Match Monsters and the Great Big Gruffalo Quiz! With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! The perfect gift for all Gruffalo fans.

      The Gruffalo Magnet Book
      4.8
    • The What the Ladybird Heard Song

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Especially created for World Book Day 2012, this fun farmyard song is based on the hugely popular WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD (978-0-230-70650-7). With MOOing and HISSing and BAAing and CLUCKing, the farmyard is full of noise. But when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, they don't reckon on the quietest animal of all to save the day! Set to music, this jolly farmyard singsong is ideal for all children who can't wait to spend their World Book Day voucher.

      The What the Ladybird Heard Song
      4.4
    • Clare and the fair and other stories

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes six fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. Find out what Clare does at the Fair, what happens at Tara's Party and how Jack meets the Giants! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection. Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on a href=""oxfordowl.co.uk/a. Let's get them flying!

      Clare and the fair and other stories
      4.8
    • Tales from Acorn Wood

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Join the fun in Acorn Wood! This large-format gift book contains three of the popular Tales From Acorn Wood stories: Postman Bear, Hide-and-Seek Pig and Rabbit's Nap. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, this collection will delight parents and toddlers alike.

      Tales from Acorn Wood
      4.5
    • Tabby McTat is a busker's cat. He loves his life with Fred, singing along as people throw coins in their hat. Then one day, Fred has an accident, and the two are separated. How will they ever find each other again?

      Tabby McTat. Tommi Tatze, englische Ausgabe
      4.4
    • Pirates

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.

      Pirates
      4.5
    • Mum Bug's bag

      • 8 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.

      Mum Bug's bag
      4.5
    • Tales From Acorn Wood Treasury

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Join Fox, Pig, Rabbit, Bear and all their animal friends in this beautiful gift edition of the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of the modern classic, The Gruffalo. Help Fox to find his missing socks, join Bear as he posts letters to his friends, help tired Rabbit go to sleep and play hide-and-seek with Pig and her friends in this collection of four fun and interactive lift-the-flap stories. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood Treasury is the perfect gift for toddlers everywhere. Includes all four Acorn Wood adventures: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap, Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear.

      Tales From Acorn Wood Treasury
      4.5
    • The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Join all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this must-have sticker book based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo's Child.

      The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book
      4.6
    • There’s room on the broom for everyone, so come and join the fun with this special twentieth anniversary edition of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom, featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast! Room on the Broom 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, as well as extra-special bonus content to celebrate the anniversary year.

      Room on the Broom (20th Anniversary Edition)
      4.5
    • Julia Donaldson's favourite characters are now available as gorgeousboard books with soft felt flaps for toddlers to explore.

      Let's Find Tabby McTat
      4.5
    • The snail and the whale

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Magnet fun with The Snail and the Whale! Explore the deep sea and the wide world in this great magnetic book! Contains over 80 Snail and the Whale magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and fun activities, including Mixed-up Beasts, Match the Shadows and a Snail and the Whale quiz. With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! A perfect gift from the creators of The Gruffalo!

      The snail and the whale
      4.4
    • My Cat and Other Stories

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The Children's Laureate and best-selling author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has carefully created the Songbirds Phonics series to support children who are learning to read. It builds children's confidence through a clear phonics development with gradual progression. This Stage 2 Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in 1!

      My Cat and Other Stories
      4.4
    • Detective Dog

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      When a crime needs solving, there's only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books. There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter's lost toys. But Nell has other talents too . . . When she's not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. Books about dinosaurs, books about space and even books about dogs - Nell loves them all! But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief! Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.

      Detective Dog
      4.4
    • The Singing Mermaid

      • 30 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Singing Mermaid Did you ever go to Silversands on a sunny summer's day? Then perhaps you saw the mermaid who sang in the deep blue bay. Full description

      The Singing Mermaid
      4.4
    • Phonics activity book 1

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This Activity Book is packed full of inspiring activities for your child, including developing essential reading and writing skills. Presented in a fun and engaging way, this Activity Book from former Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, is perfect practice for your beginner reader.

      Phonics activity book 1
      4.6
    • Stage 3 More Songbirds are six brand new phonic stories to add to the successful Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics series. They are real stories written by the best-selling author of The Gruffulo, Julia Donaldson. All the stories support the latest curriculum developments.The Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics series * fully decodeable texts that build on pupils' phonic knowledge as they work through the 6 stages* opportunities for segmenting, blending and matching sounds and letter blends* lively illustrations by a variety of artists* flexible activities that can be tailored to your phonic teaching* exciting, interactive CD-ROMs to accompany all stagesThe six books revise all the phonics previously covered in Songbirds Stages 1+, 2, 3 and 4 and introduce the long vowel 'oo'.* The Red Man and the Green Man* The Pirates* Tails* Pen Pals* My Cat* Tim's Bad Mood ('oo' as in mood)

      Oxford Reading Tree: Songbirds More A - 4: The Red Man and the Green Man
      4.5
    • Zak and the Vet

      • 8 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.

      Zak and the Vet
      4.5
    • The Children's Laureate and best-selling author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has carefully created the Songbirds Phonics series to support children who are learning to read. It builds children's confidence through a clear phonics development with gradual progression. This Level 1+ Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in 1!

      Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds: Level 1+: Top Cat and Other Stories
      4.3
    • The Snake and the Drake

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.

      The Snake and the Drake
      4.4
    • Will Yasmin and Dad get everything they need in The Shopping List?Songbirds Phonics are illustrated stories written by Julia Donaldson. The rich, patterned language is decodable making them perfect for phonics teaching and practice. Level 3 Songbirds Phonics books focus on words with consonant clusters, e.g. str as in strap.

      Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics: Level 3: The Shopping List
      5.0
    • Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Warm and charming Little Gem bestseller, now available with full colour illustrations. A perfectly pitched story for early readers from the former Children's Laureate and master of the market. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

      Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door
      4.4
    • The Magic Paintbrush

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village. When the evil emperor commands Shen to paint gold for him, she is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor. Julia Donaldson's vibrant verse brings fresh life to a traditional tale of how a little girl's integrity can withstand the corruption of power and greed.

      The Magic Paintbrush
      4.3
    • A fun craft book, based on the bestselling The Snail and the Whale, packed full of make and do activities and over 200 stickers.

      The Snail and the Whale Make and Do Book
      5.0
    • The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literally out of this world! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of STICK MAN.

      The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader
      4.4
    • This fifteenth anniversary edition of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks features the original story plus exciting bonus material.

      What the Ladybird Heard 15th Anniversary Edition
      5.0
    • The Smeds and the Smoos

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man . The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world!

      The Smeds and the Smoos
      4.3
    • The teaching notes for the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds phonics books are full of practical suggestions for using the books with groups and individuals, saving you hours of preparation time. They have been updated in line with the simple view of reading and the renewed Primary Framework forLiteracy. They now include guidance for group/guided reading, comprehension and word recognition, and assessment. These replace the existing Teaching Notes and Guided Reading Cards.The storybooks are unchanged, but notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants have been added to the inside covers. These notes replace the existing Take-Home Cards.

      Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Songbirds: The Odd Pet
      4.4
    • Zog

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? includes an audio CD containing the full story with music, the Zog Listening Game and a brand new song.

      Zog
      4.3
    • The sequel to the bestselling THE GRUFFALO, now available in brand new, easy to handle, board book format for even the youngest children to enjoy!One dark night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the much-loved sequel to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling phenomenon, The Gruffalo.

      The Gruffalo´s child
      4.3
    • These teaching notes are full of practical suggestions for using the Songbirds Phonics books with groups and individuals, saving you hours of preparation time. They are in line with the simple view of reading and the 2006 renewed Framework. They include guidance for group/guided reading, comprehension and word recognition, and assessment. Songbirds Phonics, More Stage 4, are available in class packs of 36 books or mixed packs of six books. An e-Songbirds, Stage 3-4 CD-ROM is also available.

      Oxford Reading Tree: More Stage 4: Songbirds Phonics: Teaching Notes
      4.3
    • Songbirds Phonics combines real phonic stories with interactive whiteboard software to deliver the requirements for high-quality phonics teaching resources. Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories provide fun, fully decodable texts with built-in progression help your pupils achieve immediate reading success. They are fully in line with the 2006 Framework and the simple view of reading. Each book includes notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants on the inside covers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same ORT stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes. The books are complemented by eSongbirds interactive whiteboard software which offers a systematic, quality phonics teaching through a multi-sensory approach.

      Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4: Songbirds: Spike Says
      4.3
    • Postman Bear

      • 12 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, Bear is writing letters to his friends. Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole for Bear's special surprise

      Postman Bear
      4.3
    • BP Portrait Award 2014

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Published to accompany the BP Portrait Award 2014, held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 26 June to 21 September 2014, Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens from 4 October to 16 November 2014 and Scottish National Portrait Gallery from 28 November 2014 to 12 April 2015.

      BP Portrait Award 2014
      4.2
    • Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Cat's Cookbook, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Cat wants to learn to cook. Will she find a book to help her in Acorn Library? Lift the flaps to find out, and then join Cat and all her friends for a special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Cat's Cookbook joins the first four stories in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series, Fox's Socks, Postman Bear, Rabbit's Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig, which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years.

      Cat´s Cookbook : A new Tales from Acorn Wood story
      4.3
    • Smarties Book Prize Gold Award The Gruffalo Activities Books Collection Julia Donaldson Gruffalo Collection 11 Books Set (The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Tabby MacTat, One Mole Digging A Hole, Hippo Has A Hat, Toddle Waddle, Rosie's Hat, One Ted Falls Out of Bed, Night Monkey Day Monkey, Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose)

      One mole digging a hole
      4.4
    • Part of the Bug Club whole school reading programme for Reception, KS1 and KS2 that transforms young readers into life-long readers. Children are instantly engaged by the characters they know and love and want to read more and more.

      BC JD Plays Brown/3C-3B Step Inside a Story
      4.3
    • Princess Mirror-Bell is the most magical and mischievous princess ever. Whether she's telling tall stories about her winged pony, searching for a sea monster's treasure or turning herself into a most unusual Sleeping Beauty, there's never a dull moment with Mirror-Belle around.

      Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
      4.4
    • Zog and the Flying Doctors

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG, now available in paperback. There's much to do, as they fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to curehim. This guaranteed bestseller from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man shows Julia and Axel at their sparkling best.

      Zog and the Flying Doctors
      4.3
    • My First Gruffalo

      The Gruffalo Puppet Book

      • 10 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Play with the soft, cuddly Gruffalo hand puppet as you read the fun story, based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Who's afraid of the Gruffalo? With this fantastic addition to the My First Gruffalo range, you can use your special Gruffalo hand puppet to scare away Fox, Owl and Snake as you read the interactive text. Then see if you are brave enough to scratch the Gruffalo's warty nose and tickle his prickles!Toddlers and young children will love meeting the Gruffalo, Mouse and the other animals in the deep dark wood in a playful new way in The Gruffalo Puppet Book, with a simple preschool story based on the original picture book and a fantastically detailed Gruffalo hand puppet.

      My First Gruffalo
      4.3
    • Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside as she saves the day with another cunning plan in the fourth story in the fantastically funny What the Ladybird Heard series.

      What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside
      4.3
    • Julia Donaldson's Book of Names

      • 36 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Julia Donaldson celebrates her young readers and the diversity of names in this unique and very special picture book

      Julia Donaldson's Book of Names
      4.0
    • Stick Man Sticker Book

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Stick Family are always busy in their Family Tree. Now you can join in the fun too! A fabulous sticker activity book based on the bestselling book Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jam-packed with sticker activities themed for the four seasons, this is the perfect all-year-round activity book for STICK MAN fans.

      Stick Man Sticker Book
      4.3
    • The Children's Laureate and best-selling author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has carefully created the Songbirds Phonics series to support children who are learning to read. It builds children's confidence through a clear phonics development with gradual progression. This Stage 6 Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in 1!

      Where Were You Bert?
      4.3
    • Room on the Broom: Sound Book

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Press the twelve sound buttons in the pages of the story to make Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tale Room on the Broom come alive. Listen to the witch cackle and the cat purr. Hear the tap of the witch's wand and the whoosh of her broomstick in this interactive story sound book. The ideal gift for all fans of Room on the Broom , it is also the perfect introduction to this family favourite. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, hair bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals need to think fast. A brilliantly funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo .

      Room on the Broom: Sound Book
      4.3
    • Tiddler. The story-telling fish

      • 30 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Tiddler is a small fish with a big imagination who tells incredible stories. What will he imagine next?

      Tiddler. The story-telling fish
      4.3
    • Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading.

      Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
      4.3
    • Fox's Socks

      • 12 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Join the birthday celebrations in Acorn Wood with four new 15th anniversary editions of the ever-popular Postman Bear, Fox's Socks, Hide-And-Seek Pig and Rabbit's Nap.Poor old Fox has lost his socks - can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out!With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales From Acorn Wood have been delighting both parents and toddlers for fifteen years. This year we celebrate their unending appeal with four beautifully produced board books and a fresh new cover look with shiny foil.

      Fox's Socks
      4.3