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A World Inside A Book With Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

By September 26, 2017September 14th, 2018Children's Literature, Literary Events

“Magic really does happen at DISCOVER CHILDREN’S STORY CENTRE in London as their new Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson exhibition brings 12 of their enchanting picture books to life.

A World Inside a Book – Gruffalos, Dragons and other Creatures opens to the public on Saturday 21st of October 2017, it was originally planned to run until September 2018, but is so popular it’s been extended to January 2019.”

(Artwork by Axel Scheffler. Copyright © Julia Donaldson and A. Scheffler Ltd 2017)




Discover Children’s Story Centre invites you to enter the worlds created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A World Inside a Book takes you to the lands frequented by Gruffalos, Dragons, Monkeys, Giants, the Highway Rat, Superworm, and more!

The immersive exhibition includes a scaled down village for children and parents to feel like the smartest giants in townThe Highway Rat’s cave is adorned with cave paintings and creatures in the rocks… There is a chance to hop, skip, and jump through the Monkey Puzzle jungle… Take your place with frog, bird, cat, dog and the witch as you discover if there is any Room On The Broom. Fans will be especially pleased to visit the dark, dark forest where a huge Gruffalo lives!

What the author and illustrator say:

Julia Donaldson says: “It’s always exciting when someone takes our books in a different direction. We’ve had plays and films, and now this imaginative and interactive exhibition. I’ve visited Discover in the past and have seen how enthusiastically children react to it, so I can’t wait for the opening.”

Axel Scheffler says: “Over the years I have always been very happy to visit and support the Discover Children’s Story Centre. They do brilliant, important work promoting the joy of books and reading to children in East London. It is an honour to have my partnership with Julia Donaldson showcased in this immersive, interactive way.”

Further details:

The exhibition opens on Saturday 21st of October 2017 and runs until September 2018. To book please call the Discover Centre on 020 8536 5555 Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, or book online at discover.org.uk. 

Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson visit on Saturday 11th of November 2017 at 11am. Keep an eye out for many more special events coming-up throughout the run of the exhibition – including visits from The Gruffalo himself!

Check the Discover website for further details and to book your session now!




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