The Gruffalo's Child - Paperback

by Julia Donaldson (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)

OVER 18 MILLION GRUFFALO BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE - In this charming sequel to the international bestseller The Gruffalo, a young gruffalo braves the deep dark wood in an attempt to find the Big Bad Mouse from her dad's stories. The perfect family read-aloud!

Don't miss the first new Gruffalo story in more than twenty years, Gruffalo Granny!

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood.
"Why not? Why not?"
"Because if you do, the Big Bad Mouse will be after you."

One night, the Gruffalo's daughter wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?

Complete with Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's characterful illustrations, this enchanting sequel to the international phenomenon The Gruffalo is the perfect read aloud that will have fans of all ages searching for more.

Look for more books in the series:

The Gruffalo
Gruffalo Granny

Author Biography

Julia Donaldson is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite Room on the Broom is a perennial best seller. In addition to children's books, she has written many children's plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2011-2013.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, including Julia Donaldson's best-selling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.