Every Julia Donaldson picture book on our list.
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15 books
Julia Donaldson's rhymes count up animals and their babies, with clever flaps and peekaboo surprises. A beautiful counting book that rewards repeat reads.
Eager young dragon Zog keeps crashing at dragon school while trying to earn a gold star, and a kind girl patches him up every time. Funny, rhyming, and full of heart.
A clever mouse invents a scary creature called the Gruffalo to escape predators, then meets the real thing. A rhyming classic about wit and bravery.
Ignoring her dad's warning, the Gruffalo's daughter tiptoes into the snowy woods to find the Big Bad Mouse. The bouncy rhymes and clever mouse make every reread a treat.
A greedy rat gallops down the road stealing everyone's snacks, until a clever duck outwits him. Kids love the galloping rhythm and the satisfying comeuppance.
A kind witch keeps making room on her broom for new animal friends, and they save her from a hungry dragon. A rhyming Halloween favorite that never gets old.
Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay plan their dream wedding on the farm, but a show off scarecrow named Reginald Rake nearly ruins it. A sweet, funny, rhyming romance.
A tiny snail hitches a ride around the world on a humpback whale, then saves her giant friend when he gets stranded. Proof that small can be mighty.
George the giant buys fancy new clothes, then gives away each piece to help animals in need. This rhyming story, called The Smartest Giant in Town in the UK, celebrates kindness.
A little old lady thinks her house is too small, so a wise old man has her bring in a hen, a goat, a pig, and a cow. Hilarious, and a sweet lesson in contentment.
Stick Man just wants to get home to his family tree, but dogs, swans, and children keep mistaking him for a plain old stick. A rhyming adventure with a heartwarming finish.
Superworm is super long and super strong, rescuing his bug friends until a wicked wizard lizard captures him. Then his friends team up to save him. A rhyming favorite.
Tabby McTat sings along with his busker friend Fred, until they get separated and must find each other again. A tuneful, rhyming story about loyalty and friendship.
A little monkey searches the jungle for his mom while a helpful butterfly keeps bringing the wrong animals. Kids love calling out the answers. Published as Monkey Puzzle in the UK.
Zog, Princess Pearl, and Sir Gadabout fly around as a team of doctors, until the king insists princesses cannot be doctors. A rousing rhyme about following your dreams.