If you like Julia Donaldson, try these…
Julia Donaldson’s books are firm favourites in many households and classrooms, with a number of her stories (like The Gruffalo and Stick Man) being considered modern classics. Working with different illustrators, Julia has written over 150 books and is best known for her easy-to-learn rhyming stories and memorable characters.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Julia Donaldson. Readers who love the rhyming pattern of Donaldson’s stories might like to try Aliens Love Underpants or the Fish Who Could Wish. Children looking for more larger-than-life characters will enjoy the Giant of Jum or The Bumblebear – all about a bear desperate to fit in at bee school. For stories that are brilliant to join in with, we recommend Where’s My Teddy? or the popular favourite Oi Frog. If you’re looking for a funny new story with a wildly imaginative premise, try Octopus Shocktopus or the timeless classic The Giant Jam Sandwich.
Browse the full list below of books for children looking for what to read next after Julia Donaldson…