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The Gruffalo

Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson

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The Gruffalo

by Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson   |  Ages 3-5
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo

Clever mouse outsmarts predators; mythical creature twist.

"The Gruffalo" is simply enchanting for young minds, weaving a tale of wit and imagination with delightful rhymes. It's the kind of story that gets more amusing with each read, perfect for preschoolers who love to see the small and clever triumph over the big and scary. The rhythmic narrative makes for an interactive reading experience, encouraging kids to predict and participate, ensuring that storytime is both educational and entertaining.

  • Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book to Read Aloud (2000)
  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 0–5 years (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Gruffalo

by Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson   |  Ages 3-5
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ISBN: 9780803730472
Authors: Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Dial Books
Date of Publication: 2005-01-27
Format: 26 pages
Related Collections: Picture Books, Board Books, Preschool
Related Topics: Animals, Classics, Storytime, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.46
(rated by 45806 readers)

Description

Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read-aloud. When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with "terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws." But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is there? Sturdy pages and a cozy trim make this rhyming read-aloud perfect for preschoolers. Winner of the prestigious British Smarties Prize.
 

Clever mouse outsmarts predators; mythical creature twist.

"The Gruffalo" is simply enchanting for young minds, weaving a tale of wit and imagination with delightful rhymes. It's the kind of story that gets more amusing with each read, perfect for preschoolers who love to see the small and clever triumph over the big and scary. The rhythmic narrative makes for an interactive reading experience, encouraging kids to predict and participate, ensuring that storytime is both educational and entertaining.

  • Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book to Read Aloud (2000)
  • Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 0–5 years (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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