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The Gruffalo

Hardback Gift Edition
By Julia Donaldson
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In The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, a clever mouse takes a stroll through a deep, dark wood and encounters several predators that want to eat him. To avoid becoming a meal, the mouse invents tales of a fearsome creature, the Gruffalo, to frighten them away. To his surprise, he then comes face-to-face with the real Gruffalo, leading to an unexpected twist.
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You might enjoy this charming children's story if you love imaginative tales filled with adventurous woodland creatures and clever problem-solving. Ideal for bedtime reading, it captivates with its rhythmic verse, delightful illustrations, and a heroic mouse outwitting fearsome predators.

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The Gruffalo

A hardback gift edition of the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A hardback gift edition of the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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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. 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 hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift. Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: 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.

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i>The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson is widely praised for its whimsical rhyming text and captivating storytelling. The clever plot follows a little mouse who uses his wits to avoid becoming prey in the deep dark woods, charming both children and adults alike. The illustrations by Axel Scheffler are noted for their vibrant and engaging artwork, enhancing the overall magical experience of the book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509845323

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Julia Donaldson The Gruffalo

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.

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