This lavishly illustrated visual guide is a celebration of the iconic creative partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A stunning gift book, it is packed full of behind-the-scenes information, fun facts and never-before-seen illustrations from their many bestselling stories.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been making picture book magic for over thirty years, creating some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog. Find out more about their early lives, explore how their creative partnership began, and dive deeper inside the wonderful worlds of all your favourite characters and stories.

Packed with full-colour illustrations, sketches and photographs, The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a must-have gift for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This gorgeous hardback edition is perfect for all the family to enjoy together.

Published by Macmillan Children's Books and Alison Green Books.

Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.