The Gruffalo

Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake.

To fend them off, he tells them about the scary Gruffalo. When the mouse actually encounters the Gruffalo, he cleverly invents another tale and manages to escape from danger once again.

With suspense, rhyme, repetition and wonderful illustrations, this is the perfect interactive picture book.

Publisher: Macmillan Children's books

About the author

Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!

Julia Donaldson is the Children's Laureate 2011-13.

Julia Donaldson

Axel Scheffler

Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his children's book illustration, and his books have been translated into over twenty languages. He has illustrated many children's books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo Child's, The Snail and the Whale and Room on the Broom. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London with his partner and daughter.