After more than 20 years roaming the deep dark wood, the Gruffalo is coming back in a new book, which author Julia Donaldson says she was spurred to write by a campaign to reverse a decline in ...

The late husband of Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson left a £1.3million fortune to his family, it has been revealed. Dr Malcolm Donaldson was a paediatric consultant and senior lecturer in child health ...

A new Gruffalo book is set to be released next year, more than 20 years since after the last title came out. Author Julia Donaldson will once again join force with illustrator Axel Scheffle. The pair ...

Best-selling author Julia Donaldson is collaborating with German illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring another version of the children's classic to life. The new picture story - so far untitled - is due ...

He’s got sharp teeth. He’s been outsmarted by a mouse. He’s back. Yes, family favourite Gruffalo is returning to bookshelves next year in a brand new adventure – the monster’s first in more than two ...

Meet the 'gentle giant' rescue pup with an adorable underbite and 'tusks' that make her look exactly like the GRUFFALO. Dogue de Bordeaux Maddie's bottom jaw juts out meaning her pointy canines are ...

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Matthew has received funding from the Carnegie Trust and is a member of the Higher Education Academy. Showing my class of children’s literature students around the child’s section of a large bookshop ...