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The Gruffalo's Child

By Julia Donaldson

Part of the The Gruffalo series

Adjectives

rhyming imaginative exciting charming

Genres

Fantasy Animals Adventure

Synopsis

On a snowy night, the Gruffalo’s curious child tiptoes into the deep, dark wood to find the legendary Big Bad Mouse. Along the way, she meets clever woodland creatures and a small mouse who seems harmless—until a giant, scary shadow appears! Could the Big Bad Mouse really be real? Join the Gruffalo’s child in this delightful, rhyming adventure full of suspense and surprise.

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

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2005

Community rating

Average score: 4.82

From 71 readers

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