You've read the books, now sing the songs! Includes a CD of all the songs, sung by the author.
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The Gruffalo returns with his very own song to introduce a truly monster music session! As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. This volume contains nine of her best-loved songs, including The Gruffalo, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle, as well as a number of fun-filled action songs. Each score includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. The songs will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's hugely popular live performances. Now everyone can sing along!
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a prize-winning team and the creators of many best-selling books for Macmillan. Julia was a songwriter before becoming an author, and music continues to play an important part in her life. She is a frequent and hugely popular performer in schools, libraries and at all the major literary festivals, where she creates her own music magic. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator within the children's book world, and his books have been translated into over 30 languages. His bright, humorous illustrations are a perfect complement to Julia's lively songs.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Gruffalo is such a classic that anything trying to build on its reputation has a hard task to impress. However, as long as you buy this book knowing what it is - an accompaniment to a good fun children's song CD - and what it isn't - a new Julia Donaldson picture book - then you shouldn't be disappointed. I didn't know that J.D. also wrote songs until I saw this in the book shop and I'm glad I now do. The songs in this book are fun, and especially that lead song of the gruffalo. My children (2&4) have taken immediately to this musical version of the Gruffalo's description and, as it's catchy, have spent several days lumbering round the house singing it. There's a nice mix of nine songs including, for example, one encouraging the listener to pull a funny face; another to keep on the go; a monkey puzzle song, a version of the Hare and the Tortoise and a the whole of a Squash and a Squeeze set to music. In no time at all you'll be singing along.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My son was bought this for Christmas and I barely looked at it before putting it on in the car. I thought it was excellent - I was a little surprised that the singing was characterful rather than technically excellent, but when I realised they were sung by the author herself, I didn't mind, and in fact the delivery just adds to the fun. The lyrics are brilliant (no forced rhymes!) and the melodies are catchy and easy to learn. My two year old loves it, and it keeps the baby quiet too! Definitely a good buy for children who love music and grown-ups who are maybe a tiny bit bored with nursery rhymes!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By steph
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
bought as an extra present for my daughter, thought it would be the gruffalo story with songs but it isnt, but it is still a fantastic album with brilliant songs keeps my daughter happy whilst were driving and gets me singing funny songs through the day as they get stuck in my head!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
My two year old and I absolutely love this- great songs, sung brilliantly. please don't be put off by the negative reviews re. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sep
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it or hate it!
When I first heard this I didn't like it. I had read reviews so knew what sort of singing to expect. My daughter (aged 2) has a lot of the books by Julia and Axel. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Gl Wills
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gruffalo-tastic!!
A wonderful CD that has had us laughing, pulling funny faces, dancing along and feeling moved all within the space of half an hour. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H
2.0 out of 5 stars
No book!
I ordered this to use with my class. The cd arrived without the book? This is very misleading as it is advertised as a book and cd.
Published 4 months ago by adams5791
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This CD is fun!!! Julia Donaldson sings her books, which the children love and know by heart, so they sing along. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gruffalo and other songs
My class really enjoyed singing along to the Gruffalo song in particular. Words and tunes were easy to follow. (I have a Reception age class)
Published 10 months ago by Mrs Ish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for kids Gruffalo sing-a-longs. Can be used many types of...
Great kids to listen to sinalong with and dance to and can be used in may other entertaining ways. Good for apply to many creative learning situations.
Published 13 months ago by Captain Drake
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BE TEMPTED!
STEAR CLEAR OF THIS AUDIO CD, AND DON'T BE TEMPTED BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY OF THE BOOKS. JULIA DONALDSON IS A TERRIFIC WRITER BUT THAT DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO BEING A GREAT SINGER!!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dingo
5.0 out of 5 stars
not to be missed
Beautifully performed by the author.
A great favorite with children and adults alike. The only trouble is that when you have listened many times; and children do like, many... Read more
A great favorite with children and adults alike. The only trouble is that when you have listened many times; and children do like, many... Read more
Published 14 months ago by judith verity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grufallo cd
After ordering the gruffalo CD I didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. It arrived in perfect condition. The children have enjoyed learning the songs from it.
Published 19 months ago by rosie
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