Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading.

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!

'A glorious celebration of books and reading' - Scotsman

'Both the words and the illustrations are full of fun and jokes . above all, it proves that reading is irresistible' - The Sunday Times

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!

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Contributor: Axel Scheffler (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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