Julia Donaldson3 hrs agoRugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours listNoughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoRugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours listNoughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.3 hrs ago11 Mar 2026New book from Gruffalo author 'like a fairy story'Julia Donaldson, from Steyning, says her new book is inspired by a traditional Scottish tale.11 Mar 20266 Feb 2026Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo bookThe upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo bookAfter a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.6 Feb 202612 Jun 2025Royal Mint marks 15 years of Zog with 50p coinIt will become part of The Royal Mint's childhood characters collection.12 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Highway Rat given Cornish language makeoverThe Highway Rat was originally a BBC One Christmas special starring David Tennant and Rob Brydon.9 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Children's illustrator Axel Scheffler draws Zog6 Jun 20251 May 2025After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventureAuthor Julia Donaldson says she was spurred to write it by a campaign to reverse a decline in children's reading.1 May 2025...
