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The Highway RatBy: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit;
By: Julia Donaldson | Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
'Give me your buns and your biscuits!
Give me your chocolate eclairs!
For I am the Rat of the highway,
and the Rat Thief never shares!'
Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay.
Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?
- Hardcover format comes with a protective dust jacket to make this a special gift for a lifetime
- A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story
- The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)
- Superworm is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow)
- New for September 2022 - look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
'A classic picture book ... great to read aloud' BBC Radio 4
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★★★★★ 5
A Very Helpful Guide to a Complicated Topic
Format: Kindle
This was a very good and genuinely helpful book. Estate planning and living trusts can feel intimidating, especially when you start hearing legal terminology and worrying about making costly mistakes. What I appreciated most is that this book takes a complicated subject and makes it feel understandable and manageable.
The writing is clear and practical. Rather than assuming prior legal knowledge, it walks you through the process step by step in a way that feels approachable. I especially appreciated the explanations about trustees, beneficiaries, funding the trust, and the practical realities of organizing assets properly. Those details matter, and the book does a good job helping the reader think through them carefully.
The worksheets and ready-to-use materials were also a big plus. They help turn the information into action instead of leaving you wondering what to do next. I found myself feeling much more confident about the overall process by the time I finished.
Another strength is that the book addresses real-life situations that many families face, not just ideal scenarios. Issues like blended families, uneven inheritances, and planning ahead for future complications are discussed in a thoughtful and practical way.
Of course, estate planning is important enough that complicated situations may still benefit from professional advice, especially since laws vary from place to place. But as an educational guide and starting point, I thought this book was excellent and very worthwhile.
If you have been putting off learning about living trusts because it feels overwhelming, this book is a great place to begin.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
For anyone considering a living trust now or may in the future
Format: Kindle
I was quite relieved to find this. It is a complicated topic, fraught with fears of things one might miss or mistakes one could make that would be costly. This guide breaks everything down into steps that are easy to understand and follow, with clear explanations for each one. The worksheets along the way are invaluable. I have been working on getting everything together for a living trust for some time and I found this book just in time to get me over the hurdles I'd been confronting. It's worthwhile for anyone to read this, whether currently planning a living trust or thinking ahead to the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Clear Path Through Estate Planning
Format: Kindle
I went in expecting to feel overwhelmed, but this book flipped that fast. It is a game-changer with so much detail, you'll have a solid understanding of living trusts and how you and your family will benefit. The biggest win for me was finally grasping how to properly move assets into the trust without second guessing every step. It walks you through real scenarios like blended families and uneven inheritances in a way that actually makes sense. I also liked the practical worksheets and ready-to-use documents that keep you moving instead of stalling out. By the end, I felt confident making decisions I had put off for years. It turns a confusing process into something clear, doable, and worth finishing.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
★★★★★ 4
A practical guide that makes a complicated process feel managable
Format: Kindle
I picked up this because estate planning always felt overwhelming, and I wanted something I could actually follow. This guide does a solid job breaking things down into clear steps, especially when explaining how to set up and fund a living trust and what documents are needed along the way. I appreciated the focus on real situations, like blended families, choosing trustees, and avoiding conflicts. The included forms and worksheets made it feel more hands-on, not just theory, which helped me better understand how everything fits together.
At times, the amount of information felt a bit dense, and I had to reread certain sections to fully grasp the legal details. Still, the structure is logical and keeps you moving forward.
Overall, I found it useful and informative. It gave me more confidence around estate planning, even if I would still double-check some steps before finalizing anything.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A great tool for learning about trust funds.
Format: Kindle
This is an easy-to-read book that guides one through the process of what to do upon death. I went through this recently with my family and wish that I had this book at the time. Coincidentally, I'm meeting with an attorney for exactly this reason (serendipity?). The book clearly defines the common lingo used throughout the process and identifies principal participants, pitfalls, and a general knowledge of how best to execute one of the most important documents of our lives.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026