Julia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.
Praise for The Highway Rat
"This well-paced, rollicking tale is a guaranteed storytime treat." -- School Libray Journal, starred review
"Donaldson and Scheffler deliver a lot of laughs.... A treat." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Tabby McTat, The Musical Cat
"The team behind Room on the Broom pair up again in what has become a near-annual ritual of picture book perfection.... Impeccable rhythm and rhyme distinguish this particular tale, filled, as always, with Donaldson's exemplary humor and heart." -- New York Times
"Adults looking for a mellifluous read-aloud selection may also find this the cat's meow." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for A Gold Star for Zog
"Donaldson... is a master of witty comic rhyme and original stories with heart...The book gets a gold star too." -- New York Times
"A delightful new twist on happily-ever-after." -- School Library Journal
Praise for Stick Man
"Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could become a December perennial." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that will stick around long after the holiday season." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review