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Tales From Acorn Wood: Cat’s Cookbook

by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2021

  • Board books
  • Interactive

About this book

Cat wants to learn how to cook something yummy in her nice red pot, so she heads off to the library to find an inspiring cookbook. However, when she gets there, she finds lots of other interesting books: one about a vampire bat, a lovely big book about dinosaurs, and one about a queen.

The library has so many brilliant books, but can she find the one that’s just right for her? Fortunately, Frog the librarian is there to help her out. 

As well as that, there are lots of lovely flaps to explore in the book, with Scheffler’s trademark warm characters, cute details and a lovely community of friends who are excited to help Cat eat the yummy dinner she’s made. Perfect for young fans of Dear Zoo.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!

Julia Donaldson was the Children's Laureate 2011-13.

About the illustrator

Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn't think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition. He moved to England in 1982 to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art, and then set up home in London.

He was the illustrator for Julia Donaldson's first picture book, A Squash and a Squeeze - the start of a hugely successful partnership. Their bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold millions of copies. His books have been translated into 42 languages.

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