Julia Donaldson is one of the UK's most successful writers for children, whose many bestselling titles include the modern classic THE GRUFFALO (978-0-3337-1093-7) and THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD (978-1-4050-2046-6), both illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Among her successful collaborations with Nick Sharratt are HIPPO HAS A HAT (978-1-4050-2192-0) and ONE MOLE DIGGING A HOLE (978-0-230-70647-7). Nick Sharratt is one of today's best-loved children's illustrators. Aside from his numerous collaborations with Julia Donaldson, his Macmillan picture books include NEVER USE A KNIFE AND FORK (978-0-230-0161603), written by Neil Goddard and NEVER SHAKE A RATTLESNAKE (978-0-330-51229-9) written by Michaela Morgan. Nick lives in Brighton with his partner.
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