Julia Donaldson: ‘They’ll ban sweets on children’s TV next’

It began, as stories tend to do for Julia Donaldson, with a rhyme. “Let’s have a wedding, the best wedding yet. A wedding ...

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 ...
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Beware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh

Frog and Toad, George and Martha, Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat: iconic duos abound in children's literature. Another classic pair? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. When a little ...

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 ...