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The Gruffalo's Child

Series: The Gruffalo
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In The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson, the Gruffalo's curious offspring ventures out into the snowy forest to find the mysterious Big Bad Mouse her father had warned her about. During her journey, she meets various woodland creatures, each giving her clues and insights, leading to a clever twist in her adventure. This charming sequel highlights themes of bravery and discovery, wrapped up in engaging rhyme and vibrant illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book will captivate young readers with its enchanting rhymes and whimsical illustrations. You might enjoy this tale if you love stories about adventure, courage, and the curiosity of a little character exploring a snowy forest. Perfect for a cosy bedtime read, it also teaches gentle lessons about bravery and trust.

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The Gruffalo's Child

Join the Gruffalo's Child in her search for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse in this bestselling sequel to the smash-hit picture book, The Gruffalo.

Join the Gruffalo's Child in her search for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse in this bestselling sequel to the smash-hit picture book, The Gruffalo.

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“The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood.”

But one wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he?

The Gruffalo's Child is the Number One best-selling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture-book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps, and her story is one that children will ask for again, and again... and again!

This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!

Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, 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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The Gruffalo's Child is praised for its witty recreation of the dynamic between the clever mouse and the Gruffalo, with many considering it an even more charming and delightful sequel to the original story. Critics appreciate its engaging narrative and appealing charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509804764

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

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