Product Description

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 ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist . . . does he?

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are on dazzling form in this captivating sequel to the classic picture book THE GRUFFALO.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5563 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Books for Keeps, November 2004
Donaldson's rhyming text reads aloud like a dream... cleverly laid visual cues... Altogether a spine-tingling, mock-scary delight...

About the Author

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a star author and illustrator team within the children's book world and the creators of many best-selling and prize-winning books for Macmillan. The winning combination of Julia’s rhyming stories and Axel’s humorous illustrations has brought them huge international success, with their books being translated into over 27 languages. They are both much in demand for events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals.

Customer Reviews

Truly magical
I loved the Gruffalo, but have to disagree with those who felt that the sequel was somehow lacking in magic. The Gruffalo's child is truly wonderful, with a great story, lovely use of language and absolutely incredible illustrations. I actually preferred it to the original in some ways, particularly because I felt that 'bold' children (of whom I know several!) would identify with the child in this book - seeking adventure and finding a little more than she bargained for! For those who haven't read it yet - the Gruffalo's child has grown up with stories of the Big Bad Mouse, and sneaks off to see if he really exists.

My 2 year old loved it
My 2 year old boy sat and let me read him this book (usually he only likes the pictures and wont listen to the words, but he delighted in this one) and was able to tell the story back to me in his own little words. That was a first for us. Good book.

Satisfying sequel to Children's Classic
I couldn't wait to snap this up when I saw that there was a new title in the Gruffalo series. The first book ("The Gruffalo") is a true classic and I think I enjoy reading it to my daughter just as much as she enjoys listening to it and joining in. The style of the Gruffalo's Child is similar and the same characters appear (snake, owl, fox and mouse). The tale of the big bad mouse has become a Gruffalo legend so the Gruffalo's child decides to go go looking for him in the deep dark wood.

Written in the same rhyming style and with the same fantastic illustrations, this book is sure to delight adults and children. Maybe not quite as cool as the first book but still worth every penny of the asking price.

Buy it - you won't regret it (and the kids might like it too!)