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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
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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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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By S. Hearl
Format:Paperback
The Gruffalo is one of the best children's book I have ever read!
I bought it when my eldest daughter was 18 months or so and she loved the rhyming and the pictures.
Now she is 5 she can read it alone and she now 'gets' the more adult bits of the books (like the fact that the Gruffalo thinks the animals are scared of the mouse, whilst they're actually scared of him!).
Just like the the Dr Seuss books, once you have read this a few times you will know it off by heart.
I don't know anyone who has this book and doesn't love it!
A true classic children's book.
I bought it when my eldest daughter was 18 months or so and she loved the rhyming and the pictures.
Now she is 5 she can read it alone and she now 'gets' the more adult bits of the books (like the fact that the Gruffalo thinks the animals are scared of the mouse, whilst they're actually scared of him!).
Just like the the Dr Seuss books, once you have read this a few times you will know it off by heart.
I don't know anyone who has this book and doesn't love it!
A true classic children's book.
79 of 84 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By megamarble
Format:Paperback
I'll keep this brief - this is a great book to read to young children. I bought this by chance and my 5 year old son loves it! Highly, Highly recommended (We have the large paperback edition which is about 16 inches tall and i think is better than the smaller paperback)
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A great classic that every kid should have read or in their little library. Loved by parents and toddler alike.
Published 2 days ago by Romantic Realist
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great book
exactly what I wanted, simple story that is written with rhymes in mind. Most of the children books on the market are non rhythmic and therefore difficult to read to a child to... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Tomas
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This book is just the right size for a two year old who absolutely adores it and copes well when e throws it too! Thank you
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Great book, looks like new not bad at all, for a second hand book not that obvious at all, my daughter enjoyed it.
Published 9 days ago by jamel
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Great Story
I first had the pleasure of reading this story to a five year old girl at a cousin's house in England. I hoped that my nephew's son would enjoy it too. Read more
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The Gruffalo - Board Book
2 year old son loves this book... Asks for it to be read every night and joins in throughout the book.
Great rhyme from start to finish and wonderful illustrations. Read more
Great rhyme from start to finish and wonderful illustrations. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Australian Kelpie - Sarah
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Best book ever
son has loved this since the first time we opened the pages, at 12 months old. Julia Donaldson is a wonderful author.
Published 11 days ago by Ms. J. Macfarquhar
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Classic for Children
The Gruffalo has become a classic childrens book. Our Children love all the Julia Donaldson stories. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Eileen.A.Thompson
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why is everybody crazy about this?????
I really dont get it. Why are you people all crazy about this book? Julia Donaldson has soooooo many wonderful books,why this one?
I dont like the story. Read more
I dont like the story. Read more
Published 13 days ago by ryan's mommy
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Fab
A lovely story my little one is two and a half and really loves the gruffalo and the gruffalos child
Published 15 days ago by lisa
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