Author(s): Julia Donaldson

Picture Books

  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous new picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica(with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots of penguins! Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day. The Smeds and the Smoos animation debuted on BBC1 at Christmas 2022, with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).