A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.
Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo!
This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!
Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509830398
Number of pages: 24
Weight: 332 g
Dimensions: 194 x 154 x 19 mm
A modern classic. - Observer
One of the best picture books ever written. - Sun
One of many classics by this pair, The Gruffalo celebrates using your wits to defeat your enemies - The Daily Mail
Another family treasure written by Julia Donaldson. The pictures and the story appears to the very young. My daughter loves listening to the story at bedtime. Brilliant!
When I was little I loved this book. It is about a mouse that is the prey of many of the animals in the forest so it makes up a terrible creature in an attempt to frighten his predators. And then he meets the... More
A book I never get tired of reading to my youngest daughter. All things Gruffalo are definately a hit in our house and the Gruffalo's Child is just as delightful! Great story which she can join in with and great... More
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