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! Also available: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle . Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.