Paper Chase
Paper Chase by Julia Donaldson, published by Scholastic Canada, Limited on September 11, 2025, is a delightful exploration of friendship and adventure. This 32-page book presents the story of two children, James and Ginger, who meet under a tall tree. As they bond over a book and a paper plane, their friendship faces a challenge when they are parted, leading to a captivating paper chase that intertwines their tale with the fascinating process of how paper is made.
Readers will find a unique narrative that combines elements of juvenile nonfiction and fiction, focusing on themes such as nature, trees, and social connections. The story is enriched by Victoria Sandøy’s glowing illustrations, which complement Donaldson’s engaging rhymes, making it an enjoyable read-aloud experience. This edition invites children to discover the remarkable journey of a tall tree transformed into various paper products, fostering an appreciation for both friendship and the natural world.
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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 Donaldsonweaves the children’s tale of friendship into the amazing story of how paper is made.
With perfect, read-aloud rhymesand glowing illustrationsby Victoria Sandøy, this is a story of friendship and adventure like no other.
- Gruffaloauthor Julia Donaldson has created a heartfelt, joyful storywith a totally unique twist
- Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey of one tall treeas 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 rhymesare brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria Sandøy. The warm, richly atmospheric illustrationsare 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.
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