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"A gruffalo? What's a gruffalo?"
"A gruffalo! Why, didn't you know? He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws."
"A gruffalo! Why, didn't you know? He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws."
And so begins the story of a quick-witted mouse as he encounters a host of predators who seem to think he might make a tasty treat. As he ventures deeper into the deep dark wood, stumbling across a hungry fox, a not-so-wise owl, and a slimy snake, spinning ever-extraordinary yarns about the scary, scaly gruffalo, he quickly realises that the hungry beast he has been talking of isn't imaginary after all.
A witty, sly little story that wrings giggles from the belly of the reader, The Gruffalo is both stylish and hilarious, simple in its execution, as it plays skilfully on a child's fears and then shows that even the most threatening of monsters are not always as scary as they seem.
A combination of read-along-rhyme by Julia Donaldson and illustrations by Alex Sheffler which perfectly capture the atmosphere of the story, The Gruffalo is an excellent picture book for 3-5-year-olds to read along with their parents, and is certain to become something of a classic. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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A clever, exuberant story in rhyme with strong, color-saturated pictures to match . . . This is a sure bet. (Booklist)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My daugher (3) loved this book immediately. It is about a mouse who goes on a journey through the woods and is confronted by 3 animals who all want to eat him and he comes up with a story that he is meeting an imaginary Gruffalo to scare them off. An excellent book for children with rhyming text and wonderful illustrations. I went on to buy a lot more of Julia Donaldson's books and am not dissapointed!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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My son loves the Gruffalo so this was never going to be anything other than a hit. The best part is that the sound buttons are very easy for him to press himself whereas on other books we've bought he's not strong enough to press them - so he loves it. The sounds are a bit weird though, especially the fox. Also when actually reading the book I found the sounds get in the way if anything and the novelty quickly wears off. Still fun though.
75 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws... He has knobbily knees and turned-out toes, and a poisounous wart at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black; He has purple prickles all over his back... He's the Gruffalo! Gruffalo! Gruffalo!"
Recently purchased this big book and its fantastic! Its won an award for being the best book to read aloud and it's not hard to see why! You can really go to town on the story telling front with animal and monster voices galore! Plus in this big book version there are some great activity ideas to use with groups of children. It is a great starting point to teach them about rhyme or make up their own imaginary monsters (but hopefully they won't turn out to be real like the Gruffalo!). It even includes a play script and song with sheet music! If you are interested check out the book and tape pack- the story is read in a lively exciting fashion by actress Imelda Staunton and the tape also includes the Gruffalo song and backing track! Great for a school assembly or show! Very topical at the moment with the recent sucess of "Monsters inc." A must have for infant teachers! The children will love this one.
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I tried this book with my class and they loved it we have been able to take so much from here that we studied it for two weeks ! and even sung the theme song at the school fair! Read more
Published 12 hours ago by charlotte
the gruffalo
Excellent book.
bought most of the other books by julia donaldson for my little girl.shes loves them all.excellent quality!would reccommend to anyone the prices a great too
bought most of the other books by julia donaldson for my little girl.shes loves them all.excellent quality!would reccommend to anyone the prices a great too
Published 17 hours ago by mrsw
A classic
"A Gruffalo! Why, didn't you know? He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Josephine69
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This children's book is about a mouse who took a stroll in a deep dark wood and some various animals.
Try to trick him. Into Coming into their houses and to eat him . Read more
Try to trick him. Into Coming into their houses and to eat him . Read more
Published 12 days ago by A child in the Eagles class
Gruffalo
Item was sent in reasnable time and was very good quality for the price a must for any baby or young child. I would happily shop here again! Well done
Published 19 days ago by Lofty
great value
Ordered this for my little grandaughter although still a little young for it I'am sure she love it when she's a bit older book was great value for money
Thank you
Thank you
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth C
The Gruffalo Book
A lovely picture book with a short story and so many pictures with so many things to look at in each one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PatV
Young kid's will love this!!!
I had to buy this book for my girls, we already have the dvd and that went down so well I had to get the book.
Really well written, fantastic pictures. Just good fun. Read more
Really well written, fantastic pictures. Just good fun. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rebbecca
Best Story ever
The most wonderful story about the smartest little mouse in the whole forest. My 2 year old daughter loves it and gets excited every time she sees the Gruffalo.
Published 1 month ago by Agnieszka Sekreta
A fantastic book.
I bought this book to read to my classes,it has been read so many times with a fantastic response.
A BIG HIT. Now my Granddaughter loves it..
A BIG HIT. Now my Granddaughter loves it..
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen Povey
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