The Gruffalo’s Child (The Gruffalo, 2)
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Join the Gruffalo’s Child for a BIG adventure in this clever sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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 disobeys her father’s warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist . . . does he?

The Gruffalo’s Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson’s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo’s Child has followed firmly in her father’s footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again!

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!

Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The Snail and the Whale.

From the Publisher

julia donaldso, axel scheffler, the gruffalo's child

the gruffalo's child, axel scheffler, julia donaldson

the gruffalo's child, julia donaldson, axel scheffler

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1509804765
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Children’s Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 21 April 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ Main Market
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781509804764
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509804764
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 186 g
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 4 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.1 x 0.5 x 28.2 cm
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Gruffalo

Customers say

Customers love this fantastic book by Julia Donaldson, praising its beautiful illustrations and bright, lovely pictures. The book is popular as a Christmas gift, particularly for 2-year-olds, and customers find it easy for children to remember, with one noting how children instantly learn the rhyming sentences and words. They enjoy reading it over and over again, and appreciate that it’s a good value for money.

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