Repair Shop woodwork expert Will Kirk has revealed he was honoured to restore Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson’s childhood toy farm in the Christmas special because she plays a big part in his own ...

On Christmas Day the BBC aired another animation The Scarecrows’ Wedding by author and illustrator duo Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. But did you spot the Gruffalo making a surprise appearance? The ...

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 ...

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's most-treasured children's stories, including her beloved Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, created with illustrator Axel Scheffler. These two books ...