Julia Donaldson

Julia Catherine Donaldson is an English writer and playwright, and the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She originally wrote songs for children's television but has concentrated on writing books since the words of one of her songs, "A Squash and a Squeeze", were made into a children's book in 1993.

Room on the Broom
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo's Child
The Snail and the Whale
Stick Man

Treasures of the British Library

Stick Man

Treasures of the British Library · S1, E2

Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson, one of UK's most loved & bestselling authors, explores six Treasures of the British Library.
Treasures of the British Library · S2, E1

Fiona BruceÊ

Fiona Bruce, embarks on a trip into the archives to see some of the rare & exquisite pearls.
Treasures of the British Library · S2, E2

Hanif KureishiÊ

writer Hanif Kureishi finds some of the modern wonders in the basements.
Treasures of the British Library · S1, E6

Benjamin Zephaniah

Trumpet soloist Alison Balsom will discover wondrous items that tap into her passions and influence.
Treasures of the British Library · S1, E5

Alison Balsom

Radical poet Benjamin Zephaniah will delve into the British Library's truly unique store house.

Julia Donaldson

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