1780 results for 'Donaldson, Jean'

Twenty years of children's literature excellence is celebrated in this anthology featuring stories, poems and pictures by all ten former Children's Laureates.The exceptional talents behind some of...

Lara Jean keeps a box of letters. They're not love letters she's received - they're ones she's written to every boy she's ever fallen for. She writes them truthfully, knowing no one will ever read...

Two lodgers arrive at a quiet home, bringing a welcome injection of excitement to a life that had become stale.For Mrs Donaldson, the decision to take in two new people is a turning point, one that...

Bioran is a beautifully illustrated picture book by Julia Donaldson. In this enchanting story, a young girl discovers a magical world within her own body.The simple yet evocative text and stunning...

Back to Bed by Julia Donaldson is a phonics-based story that helps children learn to match long vowel sounds with common letter patterns.The Stage 3 More Songbirds phonics books build on previously...

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer's prize cow, but they've forgotten one tiny creature who might just stop them.This fun craft book is based on the popular picture book...

Get ready for a superworm of fun with this fantastic sticker book! Packed with over 350 stickers, colouring-in pages, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, and simple word searches,...

A timely and thought-provoking vision of the future is presented in this book. Former soldiers Paul Cornish and Kingsley Donaldson explore what might happen in 2020, covering topics such as cyber...

One Mole Digging A Hole is a lively numbers book that brings the garden to life with its busy animals. From parrots pulling up carrots to bears picking pears, every creature has a role to play in...

A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is a board book based on the popular picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The story comes to life with clever push, pull and slide...

Beowulf: A Prose Translation: Backgrounds and Contexts, CriticismThis comprehensive guide to Beowulf provides a detailed understanding of the epic poem's historical, linguistic, and literary context...

The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson is a funny and adorable sequel to the beloved tale. When the Gruffalo's child ventures into the woods, she searches for the Big Bad Mouse, but instead finds a...

The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson is a humorous and larger-than-life adventure that turns traditional fairytale on its head. A young giant, Jumbeelia, loves to hear stories about brave...

A collection of hundreds of jokes on every subject under the sun, plus the favourite jokes of famous celebrities, makes this book a hilarious and entertaining read. All royalties from its sales will...

Leroy is an engaging story that focuses on phonics practice with a specific emphasis on the long vowel sound "oi".Written by Julia Donaldson, this Level 5 Songbirds Phonics book features beautifully...

Julia Donaldson's Where is the Snail? is a phonics-rich story that helps children develop their reading skills. In this Stage 3 More Songbirds Phonics book, all the animals are busy, but the snail is...

When Jean breaks up with her overgrown boyfriend, she decides it's time to shake things up and explore modern romance. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, meeting married pianist Gabriel who...

Introduce your child to the world of reading with Songbirds, a lively and engaging phonics-based series. Written by Julia Donaldson, these stories are designed to help early readers develop their...

Julia Donaldson's Te Bheag A'Ghruffalo is a charming picture book that tells the story of a curious mouse who encounters a mysterious and intimidating creature.The mouse, determined to learn more...

Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics: Tara's Party is a Level 6 phonics book that focuses on the spelling pattern ar as in far. This book, written by Julia Donaldson, features beautifully...

Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book is a fun-packed sticker book filled with unicorns, horses, and over 400 stickers. Based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, this...

Introducing Songbirds Phonics Pirates, the latest addition to Julia Donaldson's popular phonics series. This engaging story is part of the More Songbirds Stage 4 collection, which builds on...

A tiger in the back garden and a bird-eating spider in the cupboard are just the beginning of a thrilling adventure. When Mr Birdsnest moves in next door, Elmo and his sister soon discover that he's...

Rosie's Hat is a story about a hat that goes on a wild adventure after being swept off a girl's head by a gust of wind. It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding-place for a mouse, and even a nest for...

The Highway Rat is a charming story about a mischievous character who loves to steal food from travellers. But when a clever duck and her sister intervene, the rat's thieving ways come to an end...

The Woolly Bear Caterpillar by Julia Donaldson is a charming story about a little caterpillar who dreams of becoming something beautiful. Despite being laughed at by her peers, she undergoes a...

Monkey Puzzle Make and Do Book by Julia Donaldson is a fun craft book packed with make and do activities. Join Monkey on his adventures as he searches for his mummy in the jungle, using stickers to...

Val's house becomes a playground at night in this engaging story from Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Phonics series. The Pins and the Pegs is part of Stage 1+ More Songbirds, which helps beginner...

Christmas Stories brings together a collection of festive tales from some of your favourite children's authors. This perfect stocking-filler is filled with stories of snow, Christmas trees, family,...

Lara Jean's love letters are a secret she keeps hidden away. But what if they were meant to be shared? In this special edition of To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Lara Jean's heart is laid bare in...

The Owl and the Pussy-cat's beautiful golden ring has been stolen, leading them on an adventure across a nonsensical land. Their search for the thief takes them far from home, to the Sea and beyond...

A mouse takes a stroll through the deep dark wood, where a fox spots the mouse and the mouse looks good. As the mouse walks further into the wood, it encounters an owl, a snake, and a hungry Gruffalo...

The Highway Rat is a thrilling picture book about a mischievous highway rat who loves to steal food from other animals. With a rhyming text in the style of a famous poem, this story is full of...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. This beautifully presented hardback edition brings together five stories from the original series, including Hairy...

Pipers: A Guide to the Players and Music of the Highland BagpipeThis in-depth guide takes you inside the world of Scottish piping, exploring the instrument itself, various repertories, and techniques...

Introduce your child to phonics with these engaging stories from Julia Donaldson's Songbirds series. This Level 2 pack includes six fun and high-quality tales, each designed to help children develop...

A young girl's fate hangs in the balance as she is forced into hardship and exploitation. Cosette, just eight years old, toils under the cruel Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, with Jean Valjean...

Stick Man is a heartwarming story about a Stick Man living in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their three stick children. However, being a Stick Man can be quite dangerous, as he...

The Scarecrows' Wedding is a heartwarming picture book about two scarecrows, Betty and Harry, who are planning their special day. They set off to find everything on their list, but their plans are...

Spinderella is a Halloween children's picture book about a spider with a passion for football. She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters, but struggles with counting the spiders on each...

The Scarecrows' Wedding is a heartwarming picture book about two scarecrows, Betty and Harry, who are planning their special day. They set off to find everything on their list, but their plans are...

When animals come together to make music, harmony fills the air. Koala plays his flute, Badger beats on the drums and Squirrel strums on the guitar. This lively tale is full of silly antics that will...

Bartender and all-round bad boy Eric Collins has come to a crossroads. He's ready to take life seriously and maybe even attempt to settle down. However, things become complicated when the person he...

Daughters of Jerusalem is a gripping novel about hidden love and hate, belonging and escape. In the Lux family home, secrets are stirring amidst crumbling yellow stone walls. The story revolves...

A chilling mystery unfolds at Tattershall Castle, where an eleven-year-old boy vanishes in broad daylight, leaving behind a small blue teddy bear. DS Karen Hart and her team must investigate the...

Introduce your child to the world of phonics with Julia Donaldson's engaging stories in Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics. This Level 4 pack contains six books that focus on different spelling...

Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Phonics Stage 4: More Songbirds is a highly decodable and beautifully illustrated story that reinforces phonics skills. This book builds on previously covered phonics in...

Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Phonics series offers highly decodable stories that are both fun and educational. In "Mr Zed", a magician makes an appearance at a party, bringing phonics to life in a way...

A Sweet Sting of Salt A Novel by Rose Sutherland is a modern retelling of the selkie wife folk tale. When a young woman's cry for help echoes through the stormy night, Jean is drawn into a mysterious...

Dot, a very special dog, is everyone's favourite visitor at the hospital. She loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward, where a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot always cheers them up.But Dot's...

Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics: Level 3 Mixed Pack Of 6 by Julia Donaldson is a phonics practice pack designed for early readers. The series features highly decodable stories with rich,...

A car accident changes everything for Aiden and Cora Donaldson. Their seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when they discover that their accident was no accident at all. With a shadowy gunman...

Superworm is a funny picture book about a superhero who is both super-long and super-strong. He helps animals and insects in need, rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road and fishing Beetle out of a well...

Tiddler is a story about a fish who has a habit of telling tall tales. He's always late for school, and every day he has another outlandish story to share with his teacher. But what's true and what's...

Tabby McTat is a heartwarming story about embracing change and the transitions in life. The tale follows the adventures of a happy cat named Tabby McTat and her busker friend, as they sing and play...

Tabby McTat is a heartwarming picture book about a cat who loves to sing along with her busker friend. When they get separated, will they ever find each other again?This beautiful story celebrates...

Zog Gift Edition is a charming board book about a lovable dragon with a heart of gold. Zog is eager to learn, but his accident-prone nature makes it difficult for him to succeed. With the help of a...

Stick Man is a heartwarming story about a little stick figure's adventures. Living in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their three stick children, he finds himself in all sorts of tricky...

Zog is a story about a keen but accident-prone dragon who is also one of the most eager students in school. He's lucky to have a mysterious little girl who helps him patch up his bumps and bruises...

The Snail and the Whale is a thrilling tale of adventure and friendship. A tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing...

Join Monkey and Butterfly on an exciting adventure as they search for Monkey's lost mum in this fun and interactive sticker book.Packed with games, activities and hundreds of stickers, this book is...

A stunning full-colour edition of three charming tales from around the world, retold by children's books superstar Julia Donaldson. This collection is perfect for young readers who have grown up with...

Tiddler's tales are legendary in the ocean, but can anyone believe him when he gets caught in a net? This enchanting story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is brought to life with a fun-filled...

Introducing Mix, Mix, Mix, a fun and engaging phonics book from Julia Donaldson. This Level 1+ More Songbirds Pack is designed to help children build their reading skills with six high-quality...

Join in with Julia Donaldson's fun collection of rhymes and poems for children. Perfect for a sunny summer day, this book is full of animal rhymes, silly sounds to make you shuffle and squelch, and...

Julia Donaldson's engaging story is brought to life in this Level 6 Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics book. The focus phonics in this title are ure as in pure, making it an ideal choice for...

Twenty years after its initial publication, Julia Donaldson's Sharing a Shell is back in a special anniversary edition, featuring never-before-seen bonus material from the author and illustrator...

The Giant Jumperee is a loud and scary voice coming from inside Rabbit's burrow. "I'M THE GIANT JUMPEREE AND I'M SCARY AS CAN BE!" When friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help, they are each...

A Town Like Alice is a powerful and moving story of survival and resilience. In 1942, Jean Paget, a young woman working in Malaya, finds herself among a group of prisoners of war and civilians forced...

Get ready for a fashionably chaotic shopping spree with the animals in this delightful picture book. When the animals head to the clothes shop, hilarity ensues as they try on outfits and struggle...

Stick Man: a Flip-The-Flap Book by Julia Donaldson is a fun and interactive board book. Lift the colourful card flaps to explore the world of Stick Man, perfect for small hands. This engaging book...

Julia Donaldson's What the Ladybird Heard Next Play is a fun and accessible script for children to perform at school or at home. Designed with rehearsals and performance in mind, this play features a...

When Jean's family moves to America, her life is forever changed by an encounter with a wild horse. This incredible animal, known as Phantom, becomes the key to a series of exciting adventures.Join...

Introduce your child to the world of phonics with Julia Donaldson's engaging stories in the Oxford Reading Tree More Songbirds Phonics Level 3 Pack. This collection of six books is designed to help...

Tabby McTat is a heartwarming story about an unlikely pair - a busker and his beloved cat. When their lives are turned upside down, they find themselves separated. Will they ever be reunited? This...

James Hunt: A Life of Triumph and RedemptionThis is the story of James Hunt, a Formula One driver who defied the odds to become World Champion in 1976. But behind his glamorous public image, Hunt...

Three romantic young adult novels, now made into Netflix original films, are collected in this boxset. Lara Jean's love letters, written in a hatbox her mother gave her, reveal her secret feelings...

Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean-Luc. Despite not speaking the same language, they learn from each other and have exciting adventures together.Together, Bluey and...

The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay is a bold and exhilarating novel that explores what it means to be human. When animals start talking, we're not ready for what we'll learn.Meet Jean, a...

Join Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler for a magical adventure with this fun and accessible playscript. Based on her bestselling picture book Room on the Broom, this play has been designed to be...

Jamie Kelly's soft pair of second-hand jeans became tight, smelly and scratchy after he tried them on. They started to exhibit strange behaviour - soothing a vengeful beagle, vanquishing the...

The Big Cod is a phonics-rich story from Julia Donaldson's Songbirds series. In this book, Tim and his dad go fishing.These stories are designed to help children build their reading skills with...

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 4 - Songbirds Tadpoles by Julia Donaldson is a phonics-focused story that explores the life cycle of tiny lake creatures. This Level 4 book in the Oxford Reading Tree...

A dark and twisted tale of obsession and murder unfolds in Edinburgh's grey streets. When Jean-Marie meets Marjory, a beautiful Englishwoman on holiday, he is drawn to her passion and beauty. But his...

Join in the fun at this delicious dinner party, where good manners aren't on the menu! Duck won't eat his carrots. Moth's eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes.Thank...

The Gruffalo A Read and Play Story by Julia Donaldson is an interactive gift edition of a beloved story. In this hardcover book, children can join in the fun by lifting flaps and sliding tabs to...

Top Cat is a Level 1+ Songbirds Phonics book that focuses on matching one sound to one letter. It features phonics in the words m, c, t, p, a, and o, making it an ideal choice for children learning...

Sue Kangaroo's first day at school is a story to remember. In this Level 5 Songbirds Phonics book, Julia Donaldson focuses on the long vowel sound "oo" as in moon and good.The beautifully illustrated...

Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Phonics Stage 3: More Songbirds is a phonics-based storybook that helps children develop their reading skills. In this book, Miss Smith's class has a magical visitor who...

A small island off the New Hampshire coast in 1873 was the setting for two brutal murders, with only one woman surviving. More than a century later, photographer Jean arrives to document the...

Sam Harland's return to St Robin's Bay brings with him a French wife, Jean Lawson. However, their union is met with resistance from Mary Lawson, who feels betrayed by his past actions. As the years...

Andrew Martin's latest novel is a gripping and intelligent thriller that explores the intersection of past and present. Jean, a struggling journalist, becomes obsessed with the story of Kate French,...

Counting Creatures is a beautiful counting book full of gorgeous baby animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs. Julia Donaldson's rhyming text brings a lively touch to the story, while Sharon...

Who's making a splash at the seaside? Lift the flaps to find out! This interactive board book is packed with your favourite seaside animals, including a crab, shark and whale. Bright and colourful...

A Secret in the Family by Lyn Andrews is a heart-wrenching saga that brings 1960s Liverpool to life. When best friends Dee and Jean leave school in 1959, they feel like every opportunity awaits them...

Denim Branded Jeanswear's Evolving Design Details is an in-depth exploration of the history and design elements that shape the world of denim branding. From the 1870s to modern contemporary brands,...

Darrell's Walk to Freedom is a heart-wrenching true story about a mother's unrelenting search for her missing son. In 2000, Jean Simester's life was turned upside down when her 13-year-old son...

The Rhyming Rabbit is a charming story from the talented partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Meet the Rhyming Rabbit, who loves to create entertaining poems inspired by everything he sees...

Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill is a darkly comedic exploration of identity and existence. When two customers claim to have seen her doppelganger, Jean Mason's life is turned upside down.A curious...

Stephen R. Donaldson's White Gold Wielder is a gripping epic fantasy that continues the story of Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery as they face another perilous journey to save the world from...