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The Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's Child

By Julia Donaldson

Adjectives

captivating enchanting rhyming

Genres

Fantasy Animals Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

In these two captivating tales, a clever mouse outwits predators in the deep, dark wood by inventing a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo. Later, the Gruffalo's curious child ventures into the snowy forest, defying her father's warnings, to discover if the 'Big Bad Mouse' truly exists. Both stories, written in engaging rhymes and accompanied by enchanting illustrations, highlight themes of bravery and intelligence.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

22 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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