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The Gruffalo

byJulia Donaldson

Genres: Children

Who is this book for? Children and parents looking for engaging bedtime stories.

Topics AnimalsJuvenile fictionStories in rhymeMiceMonstersTrickstersFriendshipCourageImaginationForest wildlifeSurvival

MoodLight-hearted

HumorOccasional Humor

"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 best-selling 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 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!

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Published on

21/04/2016

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Paperback

ISBN

9781509804757

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