The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson: 'I worry about the psychological effect of masks on children
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The author of ‘The Gruffalo’ talks to Charlotte Cripps about children’s mental health during the pandemic, her new book ‘The Woolly Bear Caterpillar’, and unexpected stardom as a kids’ author
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The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child Board Book Gift Slipcase : Donaldson, Julia, Scheffler, Axel: : Books
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Explain coronavirus to your kids with this book drawn by The Gruffalo illustrator
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Explain coronavirus to your kids with this book drawn by The Gruffalo illustrator
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The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, 73, brands making pupils wear masks in class 'dystopian
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood.But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's
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The Gruffalo's Child
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The Gruffalo, Stick Man and the Smartest Giant in Town lend a paw, a stick and a hand to help with the coronavirus effort
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Mother Baby & Child - March 2017 by Mother, Baby & Child - Issuu
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GRUFFALO MASKS – United High School
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Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson warns children will soon no longer know anything about nature - Julia Donaldson - Mirror Online
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The Gruffalo-By Julia Donaldson-Read Aloud, Audio with Sound effects (+ Comprehension Questions)
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The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson shows her characters social distancing
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The Gruffalo, Stick Man and the Smartest Giant in Town lend a paw, a stick and a hand to help with the coronavirus effort
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The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson: 'I worry about the psychological effect of masks on children