Julia Donaldson is a top selling author of children’s books with over 65 million books sold worldwide. Among her greatest successes are The Gruffalo, Monkey Puzzle, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror Belle. Julia’s books have been translated into over 72 languages and are loved by millions all over the world.

 

Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. He is the illustrator of some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide.

Here are some activities based on books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler:

Fox Mask Gruffalo

Gruffalo Mask

Mouse Mask Gruffalo

Snake Mask – Gruffalo

Owl Mask Gruffalo

Gruffalo Easter Treats Activities

My First Gruffalo features

My First Gruffalo Pairs Game

Room On The Broom Activity Sheets

Snail and the Whale Colouring Activity Sheet

Snail And the Whale Acitivity Sheets

 

Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children’s Book Award, the Stockport Children’s Book Award and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Here are some activities based on books by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks:

Ladybird Activity Sheets

Princess and the Wizard activity

Princess Mirror Belle activity

Rhyming Rabbit activity

Sharing a Shell activity

Sharing a Shell dot to dot

Sharing a Shell Shells and Stars game

Singing Mermaid Colouring sheet

Sugarlump and the Unicorn activity

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Activity Sheets

What the Ladybird Heard – Activity Sheets

What the Ladybird Heard Colouring

What the Ladybird Heard PaperChains

What the Ladybird Heard Wordsearch