The Gruffalo's Child
by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Interest age: 3 to 6
Reading age: 6+
Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2016
About this book
Five years after the publication of multi award-winning The Gruffalo, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler return with a much-awaited sequel.
The Gruffalo's Child has all the charm of the original: a witty, rhyming text, enchanting illustrations and a neat reversal of the original plot. Fans of the original will not be disappointed.
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What to read next
We know that children can get hooked on a favourite book series or author and struggle to find something they love as much, but we’re here to help.
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is undoubtedly an utter classic - but if your children (or you!) are ready to try something new, check out our recommendations and ideas suggested by readers, too!
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