Julia Catherine DonaldsonMBE (born 16 September 1948) is an English writer, playwright and performer, and the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She originally wrote songs for children's television but has concentrated on writing books since the words of one of her songs, "A Squash and a Squeeze", were made into a children's book in 1993. Of her 184 published works, 64 are widely available in bookshops. The remaining 120 are intended for school use and include her Songbirds phonic reading scheme, which is part of the Oxford Reading Tree.
Early life
Donaldson (née Shields) was born in 1948 and brought up in Hampstead, London, with her younger sister Mary. The family occupied a Victorian three-storey house near Hampstead Heath. Her parents, sister and their pet cat Geoffrey lived on the ground floor, an aunt and uncle on the first floor and her grandmother on the second floor.
Donaldson's parents, James (always known as Jerry) and Elizabeth, met shortly before the Second World War, which then separated them for six years. Jerry, who had studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University, spent most of the war in a prisoner-of-war camp where his knowledge of German earned him the position of interpreter. Elizabeth, also a good German speaker with a degree in languages, meanwhile did war work in the Wrens.
The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson. Children's story audiobook, kids read-aloud.
When a crime needs solving, there's only one dog for the job! Beautifully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
published: 05 Jan 2021
Storytime for kids read aloud - Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colourful pictures. See if your child can answer the special question at the end!
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published: 20 Feb 2021
Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, Read aloud book for kids, Tale Story for kids and babies
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wanted to learn to count. When there is a will, there is a way... Who but her Hairy Godmother helps her to find a way to learn the numbers and then use them practically in her everyday life.
published: 03 Jan 2019
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson. Children's story. Audiobook. Read-aloud.
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a cow on table tapping out a jig!
published: 11 Sep 2020
Superworm Loves to Show-off! @GruffaloWorld : Compilation
Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm! Featuring exclusive clips created especially for children.
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published: 19 Mar 2022
Storytime for Kids Read Aloud: Stickman by Julia Donaldson
Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
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published: 04 May 2022
The Smartest Giant in Town - Julia Donaldson audiobook. Children's story book read-aloud
Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his travels, he meets various animals who desperately need his help.... and his clothes!
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
published: 25 Aug 2020
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book - by Julia Donaldson. Children's story. Audiobook (read-aloud)
Curl up in a cosy chair and let Charlie Cook's Favourite Book become your favourite too! A glorious celebration of books and reading!
published: 29 Aug 2020
Room on the Broom - Julia Donaldson.. Children's Story. Audiobook - read-aloud.
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colou...
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colourful pictures. See if your child can answer the special question at the end!
If you enjoyed this storytime, subscribe to Storytime For Kids to see more of your favourite books read aloud.
If your little one liked this book, you can buy your own copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monkey-Puzzle-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1509812490/ref=asc_df_1509812490/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310783995501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1352498802450080259&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007247&hvtargid=pla-406163935873&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colourful pictures. See if your child can answer the special question at the end!
If you enjoyed this storytime, subscribe to Storytime For Kids to see more of your favourite books read aloud.
If your little one liked this book, you can buy your own copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monkey-Puzzle-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1509812490/ref=asc_df_1509812490/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310783995501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1352498802450080259&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007247&hvtargid=pla-406163935873&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wan...
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wanted to learn to count. When there is a will, there is a way... Who but her Hairy Godmother helps her to find a way to learn the numbers and then use them practically in her everyday life.
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wanted to learn to count. When there is a will, there is a way... Who but her Hairy Godmother helps her to find a way to learn the numbers and then use them practically in her everyday life.
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a co...
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a cow on table tapping out a jig!
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a cow on table tapping out a jig!
Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flyin...
Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm! Featuring exclusive clips created especially for children.
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Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm! Featuring exclusive clips created especially for children.
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Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
Subscribe to Storyti...
Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
Subscribe to Storytime for kids for more childrens books read aloud https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzeIlHfVNOmgYi9bkXqg-g?sub_confirmation=1
Buy your own copy of Stickman by clicking here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Man-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1407170716/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=stickman+book&qid=1651670918&sr=8-1
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Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
Subscribe to Storytime for kids for more childrens books read aloud https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzeIlHfVNOmgYi9bkXqg-g?sub_confirmation=1
Buy your own copy of Stickman by clicking here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Man-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1407170716/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=stickman+book&qid=1651670918&sr=8-1
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Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his...
Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his travels, he meets various animals who desperately need his help.... and his clothes!
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his travels, he meets various animals who desperately need his help.... and his clothes!
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Yout...
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colourful pictures. See if your child can answer the special question at the end!
If you enjoyed this storytime, subscribe to Storytime For Kids to see more of your favourite books read aloud.
If your little one liked this book, you can buy your own copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monkey-Puzzle-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1509812490/ref=asc_df_1509812490/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310783995501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1352498802450080259&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007247&hvtargid=pla-406163935873&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wanted to learn to count. When there is a will, there is a way... Who but her Hairy Godmother helps her to find a way to learn the numbers and then use them practically in her everyday life.
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a cow on table tapping out a jig!
Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm! Featuring exclusive clips created especially for children.
► Click here to watch our specials! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer
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Gruffalo World - Welcome to the Gruffalo World official channel!
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Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
Subscribe to Storytime for kids for more childrens books read aloud https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzeIlHfVNOmgYi9bkXqg-g?sub_confirmation=1
Buy your own copy of Stickman by clicking here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Man-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1407170716/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=stickman+book&qid=1651670918&sr=8-1
#storytimeforkids #kidsbooksreadaloud
Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his travels, he meets various animals who desperately need his help.... and his clothes!
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Storytime for kids! Today's storytime is Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson. Children will love listening to this heart warming story read aloud with bright colourful pictures. See if your child can answer the special question at the end!
If you enjoyed this storytime, subscribe to Storytime For Kids to see more of your favourite books read aloud.
If your little one liked this book, you can buy your own copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monkey-Puzzle-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1509812490/ref=asc_df_1509812490/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310783995501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1352498802450080259&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007247&hvtargid=pla-406163935873&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
Spinderella is yet another fascinating story for children written by Julia Donaldson. This tale tells us about a small spider called Spinderella and how she wanted to learn to count. When there is a will, there is a way... Who but her Hairy Godmother helps her to find a way to learn the numbers and then use them practically in her everyday life.
kids story book, read aloud audio book Julia Donaldson
"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a Squash and a squeeze". A goat on the bed and a cow on table tapping out a jig!
Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm! Featuring exclusive clips created especially for children.
► Click here to watch our specials! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer
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Today's storytime is Stickman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Listen to the story read aloud in English with colourful illustrations.
Subscribe to Storytime for kids for more childrens books read aloud https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzeIlHfVNOmgYi9bkXqg-g?sub_confirmation=1
Buy your own copy of Stickman by clicking here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stick-Man-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1407170716/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=stickman+book&qid=1651670918&sr=8-1
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Julia Donaldson kids story book, audio book read aloud.
With smart trousers, shirt, stripy tie and shiny shoes, George is the smartest Giant in Town. But on his travels, he meets various animals who desperately need his help.... and his clothes!
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
The witch had a cat and a very tall hat... Join the witch and her new friends on their travels.. Will they escape the dragon? Colourful read-aloud.
Music: Youth
Musician: @iksonmusic
Julia Catherine DonaldsonMBE (born 16 September 1948) is an English writer, playwright and performer, and the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She originally wrote songs for children's television but has concentrated on writing books since the words of one of her songs, "A Squash and a Squeeze", were made into a children's book in 1993. Of her 184 published works, 64 are widely available in bookshops. The remaining 120 are intended for school use and include her Songbirds phonic reading scheme, which is part of the Oxford Reading Tree.
Early life
Donaldson (née Shields) was born in 1948 and brought up in Hampstead, London, with her younger sister Mary. The family occupied a Victorian three-storey house near Hampstead Heath. Her parents, sister and their pet cat Geoffrey lived on the ground floor, an aunt and uncle on the first floor and her grandmother on the second floor.
Donaldson's parents, James (always known as Jerry) and Elizabeth, met shortly before the Second World War, which then separated them for six years. Jerry, who had studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University, spent most of the war in a prisoner-of-war camp where his knowledge of German earned him the position of interpreter. Elizabeth, also a good German speaker with a degree in languages, meanwhile did war work in the Wrens.