The Gruffalo's Child

Hurray! It’s a rhyming sequel to The Gruffalo – Britain’s favourite bedtime story. But this time, the tables have turned. It’s a wild winter’s night, and the brave little Gruffalo’s Child has tiptoed out in search of the Big Bad Mouse. He doesn’t really exist – does he? Squeak with delight at this adorable story of mice and monsters, packed with cute pictures of a baby gruffalo who will completely melt your heart.

The adorable sequel to all-time classic The Gruffalo

A heartwarming story of courage, discovery and wit

Julia Donaldson’s rhyming text is perfect for sharing

Atmospheric snowy artwork and a snuggly ending

“A comic masterpiece.” Independent on Sunday

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Authors

Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s best loved authors, known for brilliant picture books like The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.

Awards

Julia has won many major book prizes, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards for The Gruffalo, the Blue Peter and Sheffield Children’s Book Prizes for Room on the Broom, the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Gruffalo’s Child and the Red House Award for Super Worm. Julia was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.
Axel Scheffler

Axel is the illustrator of The Gruffalo and many other favourite picture books.

Awards

Axel has won many of the major book prizes, including the Smarties and Bluue Peter Awards for The Gruffalo, the Blue Peter and Sheffield Children’s Book Prizes for Room on the Broom, the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Gruffalo’s Child and the Red House Award for Super Worm.