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A charming animated treat, based on the much-loved character dreamed up by Julia Donaldson, The Gruffalo’s Child is the second time her creation has been brought to the screen. From a narrative standpoint, though, it’s pretty much a standalone story, with no foreknowledge required, that you get here.
The story picks up a few years after the previous adventure, The Gruffalo, and as the title suggests, things have moved on. For The Gruffalo now has a daughter, and this time, it’s she who heads off on a whole new adventure, albeit one very much in keeping with the style and energy of the first.
Delightfully animated, with a real sense of detail, and with a strong voice cast featuring the likes of Helena Bonham-Carter, Tom Wilkinson and John Hurt, The Gruffalo’s Child is a wonderful family treat. It’s rare to find a production that can appeal to different generations so effortlessly, but this might be it. Funny, exciting, and not outstaying its welcome, what’s particularly impressive is how closely it retains the feel, warmth and look of the source material, too.
Its core audience will remain the young, as you might expect, but the wise casting, and the production values, are just a few of the reasons why the proverbial children of all ages might appreciate it, too. As good as The Gruffalo? Perhaps not. But The Gruffalo’s Child runs things close, and is set to be enjoyed time and time again. --Jon Foster
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Surround ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The Gruffalo's Child, another magical tale from best selling author Julia Donaldsonand illustrator Axel Scheffler, will premier on BBC One as a highlight of their Christmas schedule this year. It's some years later and The Gruffalo now has a daughter. Curious about her father's fantastic stories of a Big Bad Mouse in the deep, dark woods, she sets out one snowy night on a thrilling journey of discovery. Produced by Magic Light Pictures, a half hour animated film from the same team behind the hugely successful The Gruffalo. ...The Gruffalo's Child (2011)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Richard
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I watched last year's The Gruffalo with my young sons because I had been reading it to them for months. I was instantly both surprised, delighted and charmed by it's authentic take on the story, and by how they had so carefully and cleverly added some extra fun bits into it that probably only the parents would notice. And, happily, the same can be said for The Gruffalo's Child. The story itself is ever so slightly less captivating than The Gruffalo, but the animated version of The Gruffalo's Child easily redeems any lack in the storyline. As an adult, watching it with my wife and 3 young boys, I found myself laughing out loud, smiling and admiring the workmanship of the animators. This is a video that will get re-played many times over. Highly recommended, and an absolute must if you like The Gruffalo.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel
Format:DVD
It's a lovely short film version of one of my daughters favourite books. It's being played over and over! It is very short though, it would be as well to put the Gruffalo's child on the same DVD.
By mark blore
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As she has the gruffalo this is the natural progression. Its a really good dvd and hasn`t been off the player.
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One of my kids' favourites
A lovely story, a brilliant sequel to The Gruffalo. Lovely animation, and definitely recommended! Similar themes to the first story, but this time with the Gruffalo's Child... Read more
Published 21 days ago by S. Keene-elliott
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The Gruffalo's Child
Arrived on time in good order. Job well done. DVD is excellent recommend for children and adults young at heart
Published 27 days ago by Not Happy
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2yr old loves "the child"
My two year old little girl loves "the child" as she calls it. She can get a little scared but can't take her eyes off it either. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. L. Ryan
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Brilliant
Love it. I recorded it at Christmas and my granddaughter and I always watch it on the days she comes to see me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Granny Pammy
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Enjoyed this dvd
I bought this dvd for my grand daughter who is 28 months old. She loved The Gruffalo but although we both enjoyed the Gruffalo's Child, we both preferred the Gruffalo. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jacci osborne
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Very cute follow up
My whole family absolutely loved the Gruffalo and now the follow up of the Gruffalos child is just as great. Very cure perception from the child point of,view. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. K. Stent
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just as good
just as good as the gruffalo, so cute , re tells the story from the gruffalos point of view, worth adding to my collection
Published 1 month ago by caz
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Childrens Delight!
My grandson just loves this DVD & it's a great follow up to the original Gruffalo story. We watch it at least once a week.
Published 1 month ago by S P Leighton
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The Gruffalo's Child
Wonderful! My granddaughter and I have had fun watching it together lots of times and will again I am sure!
Published 1 month ago by Catherine
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Disaster
Ordered DVD Gruffalo's Child for my 3 year old Grandsons birthday. I allowed 20 days to arrive at normal 3-5 days post. It took one month to arrive! Read more
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