When Julia Donaldson was 12, she got the job of understudy to the fairies in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at London’s Old Vic. In the cast was a young Judi Dench and Tom Courtenay.

Every new Donaldson book is a reason to celebrate, and this warm and witty story, beautifully illustrated, is a welcome exploration of fatherhood. When Bear wakes from his winter sleep ...

A new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's "The Baddies" is coming to Salford. The show, based on Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hit 2022 story, will run at The Lowry from May 2 to May 4.

Beloved children's author Julia Donaldson has treated fans in West Sussex to an exclusive reading of her latest story. Gozzle - a tale about a gosling who adopts a reluctant bear as its daddy ...

Craftsmanship at its finest! Discover how skilled hands and a spinning lathe turn ordinary wood into extraordinary creations. New U.S. registration requirements for Canadian travellers go into ...

The Wollemi Pine, a member of the Monkey Puzzle family, was discovered in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, by David Noble. The tree was thought to be extinct until its discovery.

Ben Miller and Sally Phillips took inspiration from The Gruffalo’s author and illustrator, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, for their roles in BBC One comedy Austin. Article continues below ...

Her great-aunt, Julia Donaldson, wrote the popular children’s book “The Gruffalo,” and Young’s parents encouraged her to sing as a kid; later, Young studied at London’s Brit School ...