Julia Donaldson Picture Books Books in Order

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The "Julia Donaldson Picture Books" series consists of four standalone rhyming picture books published between 2000 and 2017, including The Gruffalo (2000), with each story independent and not part of a continuing narrative. The series features illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Rebecca Cobb, and Helen Oxenbury. Julia Donaldson, a British children's author and playwright, is known for her rhyming stories, with The Gruffalo being one of her most recognized titles. She has written 184 published works, with 64 available in bookshops and 120 intended for school use, including the Songbirds phonic reading scheme.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Gruffalo

    The Gruffalo

    2000 · Julia Donaldson

    The Gruffalo is a children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It follows a mouse who takes a walk in the…

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  2. Cover of Room on the Broom

    Room on the Broom

    2001 · Julia Donaldson

    A kind witch flies through the sky with her cat, but the breezy ride keeps scattering her belongings as she loses her hat, bow, and wand. Each time…

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  3. Cover of The Paper Dolls

    The Paper Dolls

    2012 · Julia Donaldson

    A little girl cuts out a chain of paper dolls and gives each one a name, then takes them on imaginative adventures around the house and garden.…

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  4. Cover of The Giant Jumparee

    The Giant Jumparee

    2017 · Julia Donaldson

    When a booming voice rises up from inside a burrow declaring that a fearsome Giant Jumperee is coming out, the woodland animals are too frightened to…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Julia Donaldson Picture Books books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers, since these are independent standalone picture books with no continuing narrative Start with “The Gruffalo.”

How many books are in the Julia Donaldson Picture Books series?

We list 4 books by Julia Donaldson , published between 2000–2017.

Where can I buy the Julia Donaldson Picture Books books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.