The Smartest Giant is a very clever chap – his library is almost as big as he is! Here are his very favourite books.

THE GRUFFALO
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
Follow the mouse into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when the quick-thinking mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake and a hungry gruffalo . . .



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THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning not to venture into the deep dark wood and tiptoes out into the snowy night. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist . . . does he?


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THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
One tiny snail longs to sail and see the world. She hitches a lift on the tail of a whale, who takes her on an amazing journey. The snail feels terribly small, but when the whale swims into trouble, she is the one to save him . . .


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A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
A little old lady thinks that her house is a squash and a squeeze, but with the help of a few farmyard animals and the advice of an old man, she soon discovers that it’s not as small as she thought.


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ROOM ON THE BROOM
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
The witch and her cat couldn’t be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick . . . until they start picking up extra passengers on the way. Is there really enough room on the broom?


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THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. Then one day, a new shop opens up and he goes for a new look. He hits the streets in a smart shirt, smart trousers and a tie. But on the way home, he meets some animals who need his help . . . and his clothes!


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MONKEY PUZZLE
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
Butterfly has promised to help Monkey find his mum, but she keeps getting it wrong. Monkey’s mum doesn’t croak and she certainly isn’t slimy or feathery!



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TALES FROM ACORN WOOD: FOX'S SOCKS
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(1 year and up)
Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, poor old fox has lost his socks. Are they under the rug or inside the clock? Lift the flaps and find out!


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TALES FROM ACORN WOOD: POSTMAN BEAR
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(1 year and up)
Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, Bear is writing letters to his friends. Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole for Bear’s special surprise!


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TALES FROM ACORN WOOD: HIDE-AND-SEEK PIG
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(1 year and up)
Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. Lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding!


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TALES FROM ACORN WOOD: RABBIT'S NAP
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(1 year and up)
Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, Rabbit can’t get to sleep. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake.


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THE GRUFFALO SONG AND OTHER SONGS
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
This special book containing nine of Julia Donaldson’s best-loved songs, comes with a free CD of all of the songs. Now everyone can sing along in a truly monster music session!


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CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
There are pirates and ghosts, knights and dragons, crocodiles and aliens all waiting in its pages. So curl up in a cosy chair and let CHARLIE COOK’S FAVOURITE BOOK become your favourite book, too!


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THE GRUFFALO AND FRIENDS CD BOX SET
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, performed by Julia Donaldson, Imelda Staunto and Steven Pacey
(2 years and up)
Includes CDs of THE GRUFFALO, ROOM ON THE BROOM, MONKEY PUZZLE, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN and THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE.


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TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
Three lift-the-flap stories
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(1 year and up)
Join in the fun in Acorn Wood with this big book containing three TALES FROM ACORN WOOD stories: POSTMAN BEAR, HIDE-AND-SEEK PIG and RABBIT’S NAP. With flaps to lift on every page this book is full of surprises!


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ROOM ON THE BROOM AND OTHER SONGS
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
Following on from the success of THE GRUFFALO SONG AND OTHER SONGS, here is another action-packed singalong containing nine of Julia Donaldson’s best-loved songs. And with a free CD everyone can join in!


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THE GRUFFALO ACTIVITY BOOK
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
All your favourite characters from the deep dark wood are back in this grrrrrrreat activity book packed with puzzles, games and colouring in. Plus there are over 40 reusable stickers to play with!



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TIDDLER
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
From the creators of The Gruffalo comes a fabulous fishy adventure. Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of all – the one about the fishermen and the net! Tiddler’s schoolfriends don’t believe him...do you?


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THE GRUFFALO GIFT EDITION
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
THE GRUFFALO is the undisputed, greatest picture book in the world – and now you can buy this beautiful gift edition with a stunning linen cover and slipcase. The perfect gift for Gruffalo fans old and new!


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THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE ACTIVITY BOOK
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
A whale of an activity book, packed with games, puzzles and colouring in. Join the dots, spot the differences and have fun creating your own stories with over 40 reusable stickers!


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THE GRUFFALO COLOURING BOOK
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
This great value colouring book is packed with scenes from the deep dark wood to colour in and bring to life, plus there are some extra drawing activities. A must for all Gruffalo fans!


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STICK MAN
By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.


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ROOM ON THE BROOM ACTIVITY BOOK
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
(3 years and up)
This wonderfully witchy book is packed with exciting puzzles and games, and includes a sticker scene with over 40 reusable stickers. A must for any fan and brilliant entertainment for Halloween or all year round!


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THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD GIFT EDITION
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
(2 years and up)
Following on from the success of THE GRUFFALO GIFT EDITION, you can now buy this beautiful gift edition with a stunning linen cover and slipcase. A book to treasure!


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