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.

‘Hey, this new land is OK, in fact it’s not so different, the people are nice. Papa said I would be happy here and he was right, I am.’