Julia Donaldson 6 Books Collection Set by Julia Donaldson - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Go-Away Bird
The Everywhere Bear
The Magic Paintbrush
The Gruffalo's Child
Song and Other Songs
The Cook and the King

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124220969
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)

Overview
This Julia Donaldson 6 books collection set brings together six rhyming picture books from one of the UK's most beloved children's authors, perfect for readers ages 3 to 7. Featuring a curious bird, a well-traveled teddy bear, a magical paintbrush, the return of a much-loved forest family, a songbook of favorite rhymes, and a hungry king's search for the perfect cook, this paperback set is packed with rhythm, humor, and heart. Ideal for bedtime, story time, or building a home library, these stories introduce young children to memorable characters and playful language that begs to be read again and again.

About the Books
Julia Donaldson has built a career on turning simple ideas into unforgettable rhyming stories, and this six-book paperback collection shows the range of her storytelling for young children. The set opens with lighter, whimsical tales about a bird who prefers her own company, a stuffed bear who travels farther than expected, and a paintbrush with the power to bring pictures to life, each written in Donaldson's signature bouncing verse that makes reading aloud a joy for parents and caregivers. The Gruffalo's Child continues the story of the famous forest-dwelling monster and his curious offspring, who ventures into the deep dark wood despite being warned not to, illustrated throughout by Axel Scheffler in the same style as the original Gruffalo books. Song and Other Songs gathers rhymes in the playful, musical style Donaldson is known for, reflecting her early career writing songs before she became a full-time author. The Cook and the King rounds out the set with a funny, food-filled story about a fussy monarch and the unlikely cook who finally satisfies him, illustrated by David Roberts in bright, comic detail. Together, these six paperbacks offer variety in tone while sharing the rhyming, read-aloud quality that has made Donaldson's books favorites in homes, libraries, and classrooms. Young children will enjoy spotting familiar rhyme patterns as they move book to book, while parents will appreciate stories short enough for one sitting yet rich enough to spark conversation about friendship, courage, creativity, and kindness.

Key Benefits

• Six complete paperback picture books in one collection, ready for daily story time
• Rhyming, read-aloud text that helps build early language and listening skills
• Includes The Gruffalo's Child, a sequel to one of the best-known modern picture books
• Colorful illustrations throughout that hold young children's attention page after page
• Great for building a home library, classroom library, or as a thoughtful gift set
• Compact paperback format that's easy for little hands to hold and turn pages

Book-by-Book Guide
The Go-Away Bird — A bird who prefers solitude finds her habits tested by the world around her, told in Donaldson's signature rhyme.
The Everywhere Bear — A well-loved stuffed bear travels far from his classroom in a story about adventure and being found again.
The Magic Paintbrush — A paintbrush with the power to bring pictures to life sits at the center of this imaginative rhyming tale.
The Gruffalo's Child — The Gruffalo's curious daughter ignores her father's warnings and heads into the deep dark wood, in this sequel illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Song and Other Songs — A collection of playful rhymes reflecting Donaldson's roots as a children's songwriter before she became a full-time author.
The Cook and the King — A fussy king searches his kingdom for a cook who can satisfy him, illustrated by David Roberts.

About the Author
Julia Donaldson is an English author and playwright who served as the UK's Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013. She is best known for The Gruffalo and its sequel The Gruffalo's Child, both illustrated by longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler, along with other favorites such as Room on the Broom and Stick Man. Before turning to picture books, Donaldson wrote songs for children's television, an influence that shaped the musical, rhyming style found throughout her work. She has written more than one hundred books for children and continues to write poems, plays, and songs alongside her picture books.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With six rhyming paperbacks in one set, this collection is an easy way to fill a bookshelf with read-aloud favorites. It makes a lovely birthday gift, baby shower present, or holiday stocking stuffer, and works just as well for building a classroom library or encouraging summer reading at home.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.