Animated films based on Julia Donaldson's picture books Interviews, previews and reviews Buy Julia Donaldson’s Zog on Amazon or watch the film on BBC iPlayer. Buy Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo’s Child on Amazon or watch the film free iptv live on BBC iPlayer. All the best festive programmes from BBC One Boost your mood with some awesome animation! Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world. Looking at the origins and inspiration for The Gruffalo, Zog, The Highway Rat and Stick Man, we find out why Donaldsonrsquo;s books appeal to adults and children alike. Join us as we take a look at some of the characters from across CBeebies and CBBC The home of Christmas 2017 across BBC television. Martin Pope, co-founder of Magic Light Pictures, said: “We’re delighted to be making Superworm for BBC One. It’s a lovely comedy. Superworm’s a brilliant central character, who has great friends who will ultimately triumph over the wonderfully entertaining villain, in this delightful story based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.”