Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
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Lydia Monks
Lydia's websiteLydia 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. Mouse’s Big Day, written and illustrated by Lydia, is the first book in her Twit Twoo School series. Lydia lives in Sheffield.
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Julia Donaldson
Julia's WebsiteJulia Donaldson has written 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 the UK Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Books by Julia and Lydia
Who's at the Zoo? A What the Ladybird Heard Lift-the-flap book
Join in the fun at the zoo this summer! Packed full of favourite zoo animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Zoo? is perfect for young fans of the What the Lady...
The Rhyming Rabbit 15th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate fifteen years of rhyming fun with The Rhyming Rabbit 15th Anniversary Edition from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – the bestselling team behind the...
What the Ladybird Heard Next
Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper, from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
Those crafty robbers Hefty...
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside
Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this summer on a trip to the seaside! This brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia...
What the Ladybird Heard
Join in the farmyard fun in this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two cra...
What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo
Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, packed full of favourite animals!
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The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile
Go on a magical adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – the perfect book for any child with a wobbly tooth and a great introduction to the tooth fairy for younger readers!
Sharing a Shell 20th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate twenty years of Sharing a Shell with this special, shiny anniversary edition, including never-before-seen bonus material. From the fantastic partnership of Julia Donaldson and L...
Julia Donaldson Reads What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories
Packed full of adventure, this audio collection features twelve of the best-loved stories from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard, read by Julia Donaldson – perfect for listen...
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas
Packed full of fun, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is a perfect gift for the festive season from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
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Who's at the Seaside?
Packed full of everyone's favourite seaside animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Seaside? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series.
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Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
*Now a live-action BBC series* From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischiev...
What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide Board Book
Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to follow the ladybird and all the animals on the farm in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book What the Ladybird ...
Princess Mirror-Belle
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Full of black-and-white...
What the Ladybird Heard Make and Do
Packed with make and do activities and over 200 stickers, What the Ladybird Heard Make and Do Book is a great gift for any child – ideal for rainy days and holidays.
Hefty Hugh...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Other Stories
Packed full of magic and adventure - a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series. Read by lots of fantastic and famous voices, it'...
What the Ladybird Heard Adventures
Meet everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird in this collection of four brilliantly funny stories from the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, read by Alexander Armstrong – perfect f...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book
Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book is ideal for unicorn lovers and perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holid...
What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday
Read by Alexander Armstrong, What The Ladybird Heard on Holiday audiobook brings to life a whole host of noisy zoo-animal characters and even a cameo from the Queen. This audiobok also in...
The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook
The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook is packed full of sweet treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all based on the three bestselling What the Ladybird Heard picture books by Julia Donal...
The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes
Meet a little girl who loves running in this magical adventure from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With funny rhyming verse, brig...
The Princess and the Wizard
Meet a clever princess in this magical adventure with a cosy ending, from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With funny rhyming...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Meet a clever princess in this magical adventure about friendship from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With witty rhyming v...
Sugarlump and the Unicorn
Meet a magical unicorn in this rhyming adventure from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With funny rhyming verse, bright and distinct...
Sharing a Shell
Meet two friends at the beach this summer in this charming seaside story from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With funny rhyming ve...
The Rhyming Rabbit
Meet a clever rabbit in this colourful picture book adventure packed full of rhymes from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard....
The Singing Mermaid
Dive into the adventure this summer and meet a clever mermaid in this exciting rhyming picture book from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Lad...
Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
Ellen...
The What the Ladybird Heard Next Play
The little ladybird is back, and now What the Ladybird Heard Next, bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, has been adapted by author Julia Donaldson into a fun and...
The What the Ladybird Heard Play
What the Ladybird Heard, bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, has been adapted by author Julia Donaldson into a fun and accessible play script that children will...
Who's on the Farm? A What the Ladybird Heard Book
Packed full of everyone's favourite farm animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's on the Farm? is perfect for fans of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks's bestselling What...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Sea Monster's Cave, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. <...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
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Princess Mirror-Belle
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Ellen gets a big shock whe...
Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference.
