Julia Donaldson
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Oct 29, 2026
Joe WicksGUEST
Yeah, I probably went years about reading a book, but then since I've been a dad, I've read hundreds of picture books and obviously loads and loads of story... sort of feature books with the Roald Dahl series.
Joe WicksGUEST
But, I mean, anything Julia Donaldson we love.
Joe WicksGUEST
And I just love the alliteration and the rhyming nature of it.
Joe WicksGUEST
I think she's a genius.
Eleanor TweddellHOST
I often think children's books sometimes give us more insight than a big self-help book.
Eleanor TweddellHOST
Like Julia Donaldson books, you know, sometimes like a squash and a squeeze.
Eleanor TweddellHOST
Just appeals to me.
Fiona McDonnellGUEST
You know, snail and a whale.
MargaretCORRESPONDENT
Books should be for everyone.
MargaretCORRESPONDENT
In his garage workshop, 88-year-old Len Webb uses a chisel to carve the underwater creatures that were originally illustrated by Axel Schufer for Julia Donaldson's picture book, Tiddler.
MargaretCORRESPONDENT
Having previously worked in set design, Webb has been volunteering for Living Paintings for more than 20 years.
MargaretCORRESPONDENT
Len is an absolute diamond, says Living Paintings Head of Communications Nick Ford.
Jack SavidgeHOST
How does this lion ruin the birthday party? Surely it would be the most exciting birthday party ever if a lion turned out.
John LovelessHOST
Yeah, if that was like a charming Julia Donaldson book, but this was more of a Williams kind of joint.
John LovelessHOST
The lion turned up and, you know, the kids ran away.
John LovelessHOST
I think maybe I was upset because I thought, well, I'm not going to win any friends now, am I? Because a bloody lion's turned up to my birthday
Lindsey ColeGUEST
So she told me to go and sit outside someone's show that was similar to mine.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
So Julia Donaldson was performing that year.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
So I went and sat on a wall outside her show in my mermaid tail.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
to fly and kids came up to me and it was nice and peaceful.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
And then a few days later, I saw Julia Donaldson in the street.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
So I went up to her to say hello and I was working myself up what to say.
Lindsey ColeGUEST
And before I said anything, she said, oh, you're the mermaid we walk past every day.
Evil GlaxiHOST
Let's get it over with.
Baby BabyHOST
Well, my first book I found is Room on a Broom by Julia Donaldson
Evil GlaxiHOST
and
Baby BabyHOST
Axel Scheffler as illustrator.
BertHOST
But no move at number two for Lottie Brooks' Twelve Disasters of Christmas by Katie Kirby.
BertHOST
and that for Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and Gruffalo Granny.
BertHOST
And it is with Gruffalo Granny that we start this week's Pillar of Popularity, because it is at number five.
BertHOST
And it's almost going in reverse order, because then at number four, it's Lottie Brooks's Twelve Disasters of Christmas.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Clearly, this loss are not keen to follow the crowd.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has sold tens of millions of copies of her books.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Getting the right book for the right group can be a challenge, Moontour Brendan Mulligan tells me.
Brendan MulliganGUEST
Really books with good illustrations.
Danielle PorteHOST
Just like every child would do, full moon comes, boom, got to put on the underwear.
Danielle PorteHOST
madness ensues you're going to have to read it to figure out the rest but trust me when i say it's a howling good time you're welcome i'll be here all week next one if you are watching this episode my shirt says it all if you are not let me spell it out for you room on the broom written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Danielle PorteHOST
I love Room on the Broom.
Danielle PorteHOST
My classroom loves Room on the Broom.
Danielle PorteHOST
But what happens when the broom snaps in two? What are all the friends to do? If you love the book, The Gruffalo, you are going to absolutely love this story.
Danielle PorteHOST
It has the same cadence and flow and beautiful rhyming patterns.
Danielle PorteHOST
And guess what? Both of those stories I learned were written by Julia Donaldson.
Danielle PorteHOST
I never put it together.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Clearly, this loss are not keen to follow the crowd.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has sold tens of millions of copies of her books.
Baibre HolmesCORRESPONDENT
Getting the right book for the right group can be a challenge, Moontour Brendan Mulligan tells me.
Brendan MulliganSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Really books with good illustrations.
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