Celebrate 30 years of stories with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as you learn how to draw ten of your favourite characters from their bestselling picture books – from The Gruffalo to The Snail and the Whale and much more!

Have fun learning to draw the Gruffalo, the Witch or even George the Smartest Giant in the step-by-step guides. Then put the finishing touches on your art as you follow the tips for drawing expressions, creating movement and even using colour in your illustrations.

With never-before-seen character sketches and step-by-step guides, plus top tips from Axel Scheffler on everything from character development to cover design, How to Draw the Gruffalo and Friends is the perfect gift for budding artists of all ages.

Includes characters to draw, scenes to colour and activities to complete from the following books:

The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo's Child
Room on the Broom
The Snail and the Whale
The Smartest Giant
A Squash and a Squeeze
Monkey Puzzle
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book