As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. This volume includes nine of her best-loved songs and each score includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. The songs will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio. A CD, attached to the inside cover of the book, contains all nine songs, sung by the author. Now, everyone can sing along!

Author Biography

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a prize-winning team and the creators of many best-selling books for Macmillan. Julia was a songwriter before becoming an author, and music continues to play an important part in her life. She is a frequent and hugely popular performer in schools, libraries and at all major literary festivals, where she creates her own music magic. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator within the children's book world, and has created many bestsellers, including the award-winning ROOM ON THE BROOM (0 333 90338 2). His bright humorous illustrations are a perfect complement to Julia's lively songs.