The Gruffalo, the Giant, the Witch on a Broom and Other Creatures by Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson's books, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, you can start reading very early, and they last a long time. They have been on our shelf for four years now, and the collection is constantly growing. Minimum text, in verse, full-page illustrations. Each book is a complete story, but secondary characters - all sorts of cats, dogs, birds - travel from book to book, and children rejoice every time they meet old acquaintances. All books were translated by Marina Boroditskaya. Translated in such a way that the original is inferior to the translation, although both the form and spirit of the original are conveyed very accurately. There have also been wonderful short cartoons based on The Gruffalo and “Riding the Broom” - be sure to check them out.

Books JULIA DONALDSON