Charlie Cook's Favourite Book: 1

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Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his humorous illustrations, which are published in over 30 countries.

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. This isn’t an interactive show, but we always welcome vocal responses from young audiences, and you can join in by clapping along to the songs. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.The show features a dragon puppet who roars loudly and quite a big crocodile puppet, but these are both friendly characters.

This play is based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book -Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.Relaxed Performances are provided for people who would benefit from a more relaxed environment, or are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is both entertaining and original - a sure-fire winner from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. There are rows with chairs and soft blocks facing the stage, and some mats on the floor at the front. They have brought many of my books to life on stage, and they do so creatively whilst remaining faithful to the books. Julia is also the author of the young fiction series, PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE, and is much in demand for her brilliant events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals.