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Books of The Month April 2025
The following books are all tried and tested titles.
They have proved to be popular with both children and adults alike!
This month we are celebrating the world exclusive launch of Julia Donaldson's latest picture book, 'Gozzle'. Julia came to the Town Hall in Arundel and read 'Gozzle' to a packed and delighted audience while members of her family acted out the story.
The Gruffalo and Stick Man are extremely well-known books by Julia Donaldson so this month we thought we'd remind you of some of her other amazing books!
Click on the link to the Media page to see a message from Julia Donaldson, recorded especially for Children Reading for Life.
Early Years (0 - 5 Yrs)
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Frog’s Day Out by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler One of many lift-the -flap books from the ‘Tales from Acorn Wood’. Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Sharon King-Chai Plenty of interaction as you have flaps to lift and pages to peep through. Can you guess which amazing animal you will see next? Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Nick Sharratt Don’t read this one if you’re hungry! A perfect book for beginner-readers to listen to, and learn, rhyming words. Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Yrs)
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The Bowerbird by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Catherine Raynor One of Julia’s personal favourites! Can Bert impress Nanette with all his treasures? Or will he find true love elsewhere? Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Victoria Sandoy A celebration of a magnificent tree: from a tiny acorn to a thousand-year-old oak tree, along with the wonders of nature and wildlife around it! Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler Meet Janet (who lives on a planet) and Bill (who lives on a hill) as they become best of friends and overcome attempts to keep them apart. Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 Yrs)
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Bombs and Blackberries by Julia Donaldson Illustrated (in black and white) by Thomas Docherty Learn about World War Two in this dramatic and touching play about the Chivers family children. Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler If you’re a budding author / illustrator this book’s for you. Learn all about the incredibly successful working partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler…and be inspired! Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |
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Pick and Mix Poetry by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Becky Thorns Inspired by a poetry book given to her by her father, Julia has picked poems she enjoyed when she was a child, some of her own poetry and some limericks and riddles too. Something for all the family! Find and reserve this book at West Sussex Library Services Buy this book |