Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's
best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo
and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million
copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard
adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess
Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems,
plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in
demand. She was Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured
with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband
Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
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. She is also the author
and illustrator of the Twit Twoo School picture books. Lydia lives
in Sheffield.
A terrific and witty adventure (for What the Ladybird Heard)
*Guardian*
A very funny farmyard caper (for What the Ladybird Heard Next)
*Guardian*
Ideal for reading aloud. Little ones will delight in practicing
their farmyard sounds (for What the Ladybird Heard Next)
*Daily Mail*
The antics of the clever ladybird and her friends are joyous (for
What the Ladybird Heard Next)
*Prima*
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