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The Gruffalo's Child

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The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's story about curiosity and bravery. Despite her father's warnings about the Big Bad Mouse, the Gruffalo's child sets out on a courageous adventure through the snowy woods to find out more about this mysterious creature. The journey unfolds with encounters full of charm and whimsy, capturing the essence of childhood wonder and imagination.
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You might enjoy this delightful children’s book if you love charming tales filled with adventure and heartwarming illustrations. Follow the curious journey of a little creature exploring a snowy forest, offering little ones a captivating story about curiosity, courage, and the magic of a winter landscape. Perfect for bedtime reading, it's sure to enchant both kids and adults alike.

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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 by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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 by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 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 bestselling, 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 that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again! 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, 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509845330

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: 10.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 40

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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