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Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world’s best-loved children’s books, and was the 2011-2013 Children’s Laureate. Her picture books include Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide.

Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs — and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator in the world of children’s books, and has created many bestsellers including the award-winning The Gruffalo and its irresistible sequel The Gruffalo’s Child. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives in London.