Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book

A rhyming celebration of the joy of books, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there''s something for everyone in Charlie''s amazing book of adventure!

This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

''A glorious celebration of books and reading'' - Scotsman

''Both the words and the illustrations are full of fun and jokes . . . above all, it proves that reading is irresistible'' - The Sunday Times

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!

Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child and Room on the Broom.