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The Gruffalo

by

Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake.

 

To fend them off, he tells them about the scary Gruffalo. When the mouse actually encounters the Gruffalo, he cleverly invents another tale and manages to escape from danger once again.

 

With suspense, rhyme, repetition and wonderful illustrations, this is the perfect interactive picture book.

 

Publisher: Macmillan Children's books

  • Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!

     

    Julia Donaldson is the Children's Laureate 2011-13.

     

    http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk
    Julia Donaldson
    Julia Donaldson

  • Axel Scheffler

    Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his children's book illustration, and his books have been translated into over twenty languages. He has illustrated many children's books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo Child's, The Snail and the Whale and Room on the Broom. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London with his partner and daughter.

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At the moment The Gruffalo is my daughter's firm favourite and we read it every night before she goes to bed! She particular likes the end and joins in saying 'Gruffalo Crumble'!

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Rating: 5 star
Lucy
1 February 2011

My almost 3 year old has had loads of fun with his book and I made him a story sack to extend his learning and love of the story.

Rating: 5 star
Amanda Halstead
15 March 2011

We are all HUGE Gruffalo fans on our house, myself and husband included! We have two children aged 3 1/2 and almost 2 & they know the book almost word for word! It is in my opinion one of the greatest books ever – I am sure my children will continue to enjoy it for years to come!

Rating: 5 star
Katherine
23 February 2011

I have been reading with preschool children for many years and The Gruffalo instantly became a firm favourite with them all. Colourful images, rhyme and alliteration make this book a joy to behold! I will treasure it for many years to come.

Rating: 5 star
Jackie
1 February 2011

My little boy really loved the wart on the Gruffalo's nose! Lots of pointing and laughing - we had to spend ages reading the page and going back to look again! Lots of fun, loved it...we're going to find some more Julia Donaldson to read next for sure!

Rating: 5 star
Dave M
20 December 2010

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