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A Hatful of Songs

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

Lively Rhyming Playful Colourful

Genres

Poetry/Verse Animals

What is A Hatful of Songs about?

Sing, read and listen along with ten lively songs inspired by Julia Donaldson’s much-loved picture books. Meet ladybirds, moles, dinosaurs, owls and other memorable characters in a cheerful collection filled with rhythm, rhyme and playful storytelling. The songs are performed by Julia herself and can be enjoyed through the book’s QR code, while musical scores and guitar chords invite children and grown-ups to play along. Colourful illustrations by five celebrated artists bring each song to life.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2026

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