Paper Chase-Julia Donaldson

A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure

. . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger

has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then they’re parted.

Will they ever meet again?

But this isn’t just James and Ginger’s story: it’s a paper

chase!

Much-loved storyteller Julia Donaldson weaves

the children’s tale of friendship into the amazing story of how

paper is made.

With perfect, read-aloud rhymes and glowing

illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is

a story of friendship and adventure like no other. Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a

heartfelt, joyful story with a totally unique twist

Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey

of one tall tree as it’s turned into paper, and becomes

all sorts of things that we use, from bags and boxes to letters,

cards and books

Julia Donaldson’s perfect, read-aloud rhymes

are brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria

Sandøy. The warm, richly atmospheric illustrations

are brimming with exquisite details

Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson

and Victoria Sandøy: “Magical . . . as well as paying tribute

to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures

illuminate the two other things close to Julia’s heart: the power

of children and song”

Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’s

books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services

to literature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain

today. Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made

into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on

the BBC at Christmas.