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The Gruffalo

by Julia Donaldson Publisher: DIAL

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A mouse’s woodland invention

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    Winner of the British Smarties Prize

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A mouse’s woodland invention

On a walk through the woods, Mouse encounters a fox, an owl, and a snake, each posing a danger. To protect himself, he describes an imaginary creature called the Gruffalo. The story’s central play is the contrast between Mouse’s made-up monster and the animals he meets, with rhyming text and illustrations by Axel Scheffler shaping the read-aloud experience. This board-book edition presents the tale in a compact format, with sturdy pages suited to sharing with young children.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A read-aloud choice for preschoolers and children ages 4–8.
  • Suitable for families seeking a rhyming animal story with woodland encounters.
  • A compact board-book format for young children.

Themes

Cleverness and self-protectionImaginationWoodland animals

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Book overview

Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud--now available as a board book

When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with "terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws." But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is there? Sturdy pages and a cozy trim make this rhyming read-aloud perfect for preschoolers. Winner of the prestigious British Smarties Prize.
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