The publishing sensation of 2004, now available in paperback!
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Special Offer until June 30, 2013: Receive an additional £5 promotional Gift Certificate, when you trade-in at least £10 worth of books. Learn more. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Review
Donaldson's rhyming text reads aloud like a dream... cleverly laid visual cues... Altogether a spine-tingling, mock-scary delight... -- Books for Keeps, November 2004
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Book Description
One dark night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father’s warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist . . . does he?
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved the Gruffalo, but have to disagree with those who felt that the sequel was somehow lacking in magic. The Gruffalo's child is truly wonderful, with a great story, lovely use of language and absolutely incredible illustrations. I actually preferred it to the original in some ways, particularly because I felt that 'bold' children (of whom I know several!) would identify with the child in this book - seeking adventure and finding a little more than she bargained for! For those who haven't read it yet - the Gruffalo's child has grown up with stories of the Big Bad Mouse, and sneaks off to see if he really exists.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Scully Bloke
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Not quite as good as the original gruffalo, but still an excellent childrens book that my son absolutely adores.
It will not make much sense if you have not read the gruffalo, so make sure you read that first before this book.
Al the same characters are there from the original book, and this is quite funny too. The illustrations are marvellous and there are some very funny drawings, like the mouses snowman that will also entertain small children.
It will not make much sense if you have not read the gruffalo, so make sure you read that first before this book.
Al the same characters are there from the original book, and this is quite funny too. The illustrations are marvellous and there are some very funny drawings, like the mouses snowman that will also entertain small children.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By "mariadrown"
Format:Hardcover
This book and its predecessor, "The Gruffalo" caused quite a stir at our playgroup! Given a choice of two books at storytime, one being "The Gruffalos child" the mums all cried "The Gruffalo one"!!!
The illustrations are wonderful, with the attention to detail just as clever as the original story, which makes up for the fact, its sadly not quite as brilliant as "The Gruffalo". But nevertheless, its an all time classic in our house, loved by the children and grownups alike! How many other parents must there be who can recite the whole story by heart? Bedtime isnt bedtime without the gruffalo and that cunning big bad mouse!!
The illustrations are wonderful, with the attention to detail just as clever as the original story, which makes up for the fact, its sadly not quite as brilliant as "The Gruffalo". But nevertheless, its an all time classic in our house, loved by the children and grownups alike! How many other parents must there be who can recite the whole story by heart? Bedtime isnt bedtime without the gruffalo and that cunning big bad mouse!!
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well, of course if you and your children loved the Gruffalo, you are going to buy this. With the same striking illustrations as the first story, and told in the same rhyming style that makes it possible for my almost three year old to join in the telling, the Gruffalo's child is another hit in our house.
All your old friends from the first book are here, the fox, owl, snake, mouse and Gruffalo (who sleeps through the whole thing!). However, there is the addition of a young girl Gruffalo who goes off on an adventure in search of the "big bad mouse" she has heard stories about. My daughter loves this "baby gruffalo".
The smartest character in the story is, of course, the mouse who may be the smallest character in the "deep dark wood" but is certainly not lacking in brain power. His way of dealing with the curious young Gruffalo has led to some fun games with shadows in our house.
This is a great story to read aloud. My two girls are 1 and nearly 3 and they both love it. It is a very good children's book, and nearly as good as the original Gruffalo story, which is saying something as sequels so often disappoint. We would probably give this four and a half stars if we could. It is very good, but not quite as good as good as Gruffalo 1.
All your old friends from the first book are here, the fox, owl, snake, mouse and Gruffalo (who sleeps through the whole thing!). However, there is the addition of a young girl Gruffalo who goes off on an adventure in search of the "big bad mouse" she has heard stories about. My daughter loves this "baby gruffalo".
The smartest character in the story is, of course, the mouse who may be the smallest character in the "deep dark wood" but is certainly not lacking in brain power. His way of dealing with the curious young Gruffalo has led to some fun games with shadows in our house.
This is a great story to read aloud. My two girls are 1 and nearly 3 and they both love it. It is a very good children's book, and nearly as good as the original Gruffalo story, which is saying something as sequels so often disappoint. We would probably give this four and a half stars if we could. It is very good, but not quite as good as good as Gruffalo 1.
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I couldn't wait to snap this up when I saw that there was a new title in the Gruffalo series. The first book ("The Gruffalo") is a true classic and I think I enjoy reading it to my daughter just as much as she enjoys listening to it and joining in. The style of the Gruffalo's Child is similar and the same characters appear (snake, owl, fox and mouse). The tale of the big bad mouse has become a Gruffalo legend so the Gruffalo's child decides to go go looking for him in the deep dark wood.
Written in the same rhyming style and with the same fantastic illustrations, this book is sure to delight adults and children. Maybe not quite as cool as the first book but still worth every penny of the asking price.
Buy it - you won't regret it (and the kids might like it too!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
A lovely return of the big bad mouse who has to show even more cunning to outwit the curious Gruffalo's Child.
Worth the wait, can Julia Donaldson do no wrong? Well not in our house she can't! Great illustration too, a top birthday/ christmas present - NO HOME SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT!
Worth the wait, can Julia Donaldson do no wrong? Well not in our house she can't! Great illustration too, a top birthday/ christmas present - NO HOME SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Hazel Mayger
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My 2 year old boy sat and let me read him this book (usually he only likes the pictures and wont listen to the words, but he delighted in this one) and was able to tell the story back to me in his own little words. That was a first for us. Good book.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
My daughter and I were eagerly awaiting this book -the sequel to the quite brilliant Gruffalo. The Gruffalo has been our favourite bedtime story for years and our copy is now decidedly dog-eared! I must admit that I am a little disappointed with The Gruffalo's Child -it seems to lack the originality and humour of its predecessor (much the same as in follow-up films). My daughter enjoyed the story very much and couldn't wait to turn the pages as I was reading it to her. All in all it's worth buying, but don't expect another classic!!
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 75 reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
book
they also like this book too we will get more thing so far we have been very pleased with the things we have got
Published 8 hours ago by mrs anita peters
3.0 out of 5 stars
The gruffalo's child
The item arrived on time but was not in very good condition, looked like it had got wet at some point, my fault i suppose for buying used but did expect slightly better condition.
Published 2 days ago by Miss K S Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend
I saw the TV movie of this at Xmas and thought I'd buy the book. Lovely story. Just as good as it's predecessor.
Published 3 days ago by Lulu
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic!
Well, What can I say about this book? My son and I really enjoyed every time we read it and again is so clever!
Published 10 days ago by Cristina Undagoitia
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable
I am a big fan of the Gruffalo and find that children always enjoy it. The only reason I did not give it 5 years is because I was a bit disappointed by its small size (I chose the... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Agathe
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best bed time stories
My nearly 3yr old daughter loves this book, it flows so well and she can now almost recite it word for for. Lovely story
Published 1 month ago by M. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every bit as good as the original
Not sure what took us so long to discover The Gruffalo's Child but when we did.....boy were we delighted!
Witty, exciting and very clever, Julia Donaldson has done it again. Read more
Witty, exciting and very clever, Julia Donaldson has done it again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars
More Gruffalo fun.
Not as strong as The Gruffalo, but a good read for little Gruffafans. The illustrations are full of lovely little details for tots to notice and comment on, so it's a super... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Goldenspeechy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely pack
This arrived on time and excellent condition asit was new.
It was for my daughters birthday and I am sure she will love it!
It was for my daughters birthday and I am sure she will love it!
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Tara L. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Gruffalo's Child (board book)
We like the board books as they stand a bit more handling from toddlers than the paperback copies and are the perfect size for dropping in to bag for travel/holiday and a better... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Australian Kelpie - Sarah
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
![[Start the discussion]](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/x-locale/communities/discussion_boards/start-new-discussion-sec._V192198663_.gif){kind=small}
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
