List of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptations

In 2009, children’s book The Gruffalo was adapted for television. The book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler – was transformed into a short, animated film which aired on BBC One in the UK on Christmas Day.

Due to the popularity of The Gruffalo, which was a ratings winner for the BBC, further Donaldson/Scheffler stories were adapted for television, including Room on the Broom, The Highway Rat, and The Scarecrow’s Wedding, amongst others. The Gruffalo also received a sequel in the shape of 2011’s The Gruffalo’s Child, which also proved to be a hit.

But if you’re new to the Donaldson/Scheffler adaptations, and you want to check them out, what are the animated short films you need to see? Keep reading for a list of what to look out for.

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The Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptations in release order

Below is a list of all the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptations to date: 

• The Gruffalo (2009)
• The Gruffalo’s Child (2011)
• Room on the Broom (2012)
• Stick Man (2015)
• The Highway Rat (2017)
• Zog (2018)
• The Snail and the Whale (2019)
• Zog and the Flying Doctors (2020)
• Superworm (2021)
• The Smeds and the Smoos (2022)
• Tabby McTat (2023)
• Tiddler (2024)
• The Scarecrow’s Wedding (2025)

Seek out the above short films through streaming services, disc, or television re-runs, and you’ll have all the animated fun from you could ever want!

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Editor/Writer/Cartoon Character

Alex Wiggan

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