Books and Crooks and Other Plays

Four original plays from Julia Donaldson with black and white illustrations by Kate Pankhurst, perfect children in Grade 2 to Grade 5.

From the bestselling, much-loved author of The Gruffalo and other classic picture books, comes four fun-filled, short plays, complete with simple guidance on running time and cast. Ranging from inventive adaptations of traditional tales to original and contemporary short plays, Julia Donaldson has produced an entertaining, simple, and satisfying collection to read and perform at home or in school.

About the Author

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 100 languages. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

About the Illustrator

Kate Pankhurst lives in Leeds with her family and spotty dog, Olive. She has a studio based in an old spinning mill where she writes and illustrates children’s books. Her projects have included the Fantastically Great Women series and Mariella Mystery Investigates series. Kate is distantly related to the suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, something that has been an influence on the type of books she enjoys creating for children.

Dimensions: 13 x 0.69 x 19.71 cm