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Julia Donaldson: A life in language
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and many other beloved children's books, tells Michael Rosen about her own writing, reading, speaking and listening. Her childhood experiences were a big influence, as was busking...
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Julia Donaldson: A life in language is an episode from Word of Mouth by BBC. Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and many other beloved children's books, tells Michael Rosen about her own writing, reading, speaking and listening. Her ch...
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Published Oct 2, 2025, 33:38 long, audio available.
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