JK Rowling’s newest book failed to reach any major bestseller lists in 2025 nearly a year after she was replaced as the UK’s top author by volume. The author, known for creating the Harry Potter ...

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 revealed that adapting The Scarecrows’ Wedding for television was more complicated than some of her other books, admitting she nearly walked away from the project altogether.

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After a full year of hectic news, original trends and nonstop content, Merriam-Webster has summed it all perfectly in one word: “slop.” On Dec. 15, Merriam-Webster announced “slop” as the 2025 Word of ...

A quick look at the attainability of getting the top 10 toughest words. No reason to dillydally. By Eve Washington The reporter reviewed millions of data records, a process that doubled as an ...

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called "slop." The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it the ...

Breathtaking photographs reveal one of Britain's most spectacular Christmas illumination displays lighting up the festive period - boasting over 2,000 lanterns spanning more than a mile. Crowds of ...

Magic Light Pictures’ 2025 animated special, The Scarecrow’s Wedding, will be celebrated with three festive indents based on characters created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Magic Light ...

The Gruffalo (8 to 10 May): The much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns, celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. On a daring ...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia ...

The 2025 Word of the Year has been used by kids and teens alike. Dictionary.com has officially revealed its newest Word of the Year. The online dictionary announced Wednesday that "67" is the 2025 ...