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As is the case every year, a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children’s book will be adapted by Magic Light Pictures for broadcast on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer.

The annual BBC animated Christmas special this year will The Scarecrow’s Wedding. As is the case every year, a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children’s book will be adapted by Magic Light ...

Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson is to team up with illustrator Axel Scheffle to release the first new Gruffalo book in over two decades. The pair previously worked together on the ...

Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo, the globally popular children's character, will return in a new storybook next year, publisher Macmillan Children’s Books said on Thursday, marking the fearsome but ...

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Beechenhurst is hosting a free family fun day with character appearances from Julia Donaldson's Stick Man during the summer ...

Little Angel Theatre has announced its autumn and winter 2025 season, which features a number of returning productions and tours across the UK. The Storm Whale, adapted from Benji Davies’ stories, ...

The annual BBC animated Christmas special this year will The Scarecrows’ Wedding. As is the case every year, a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler children’s book will be adapted by Magic Light ...