The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

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Rating 9.9/10
Children never seem to tire of reading it, and the same goes for adults.
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The Gruffalo certainly lives up to its reputation as a classic read for both children and parents. The fantasy story captures the imagination of pre-schoolers as it takes them on a journey with mouse as he strolls through the wood and meets the beast himself, the Gruffalo. As the mouse revisits inhabitants of the wood with the Gruffalo, the mouse successfully convinces the beast that he, the mouse, is the scariest creature in the wood.

“A Gruffalo, a Gruffalo, why don’t you know?” – well, if you don’t it’s worth knowing and letting your child in on the secret too. The Gruffalo is a humorous tale that keeps kids enraptured and anticipating the next page. This is a book that grows with your child – the rhythmical style of reading captivates very young readers and as they develop, and so too their verbal skills, it allows the child to get into character themselves – even reciting verses.

Accompanying the text are fantastic illustrations by Axel Scheffler bringing the story to life. You’ll even find your child just studying the pages themselves as they seem enchanted by this story.

On initial sight of the creature we call ‘The Gruffalo’ you may think is it going to provoke nightmares but far from it – his monster looks are loved and well known between your children’s peers.

Julia Donaldson’s unique style allows the reader to bring the story to life for their little ones. This is perhaps why children never seem to tire of reading it, and the same goes for adults.

Parental Notes: Parental notes: Don’t be put off from introducing young children to this book from as early as 12 – 18 months as they enjoy the intonation of the story telling and the vibrant pictures.

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The Gruffalo (Amazon.co.uk)

Author: Julia Donaldson
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 32
Publication date: 1999-08-27
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

RRP: £5.99
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A rhyming story about a clever little mouse and a monster. When mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest, he invents tales of a fantastic creature called a Gruffalo to scare off his enemies. Imagine his surprise when he meets a real Gruffalo!
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The Gruffalo (Amazon.co.uk)

Author: Julia Donaldson
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 32
Publication date: 1999-08
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

RRP: $9.45
Lowest new price: $3.25
Lowest used price: $0.01

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A rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies, he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. Imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo!
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Bethany from Dundee

9-stars

I think all Julia Donaldson books are fab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kayleigh from England

10-stars

I really like The Gruffalo. My favourite part is when the Gruffalo runs away from the mouse. I find this funny because the mouse is smaller than the Gruffalo. I also like the part where the mouse said to the Gruffalo that he likes Gruffalo crumble because this scares the Gruffalo.

Claire from Queanbeyan, Australia

10-stars

I think it's great for children under 5 years old. Julia Donaldson has a wild imagination.

Sophia from Italy

10-stars

I think that The Grufflao is a wonderful book and I never tire of listening to my brother and sister telling me all about it!!

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