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December 25, 2025

From The Gruffalo to Tabby McTat: Julia Donaldson’s TV adaptations ... from best to worst

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s heartwarming kids’ tales have become a cosy festive fixture on the BBC. Ahead of this year’s offering of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, we ask: which is the all-time Christmas cracker?

From The Gruffalo to Tabby McTat: Julia Donaldson’s TV adaptations ... from best to worst

TL;DR

  • Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's animated book adaptations are a Christmas tradition.
  • This article ranks all 13 adaptations, from "The Gruffalo" (2009) to "The Scarecrows' Wedding" (2025).
  • Rankings are based on factors like storytelling, animation quality, and voice cast performances.
  • "The Gruffalo" is ranked as the best adaptation.
  • The latest adaptation, "The Scarecrows' Wedding," airs on BBC One on Christmas Day.

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