Writing in rhyme Julia Donaldson, author of illustrated children's books, among them the bestseller The Gruffalo. (more) Julia Donaldson English author Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julia-Donaldson Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Official Site of Julia Donaldson Britannica Websites Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Julia Donaldson - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) Julia Donaldson - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Julia Catherine Shields Written by Written by Shatarupa Chaudhuri Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over 15 years of editorial experience in news media and publishing. Shatarupa Chaudhuri Fact-checked by Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Oct. 14, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot A mean dragon is outsmarted by a dog, a cat, a bird, and a frog; a little mouse scares off an orange-eyed monster (and his child); a tiny ladybird saves a farm’s prized cow; and a snail helps rescue a beached whale—Julia Donaldson’s pen spins tales that bring a fantastic world of make-believe to life, much of it in lyrical rhyming couplets in richly illustrated picture books. The English author, who served as the children’s...

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