– The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a timeless children’s classic that never loses its magic. The story of the clever little mouse outwitting his predators with the myth of the Gruffalo is both funny and smart, teaching children about courage, creativity, and quick thinking. The rhyming text flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud—parents will love it just as much as kids do. Axel Scheffler’s illustrations are charming, colourful, and full of personality, bringing the woodland creatures to life in a way that instantly captures young imaginations. It’s no wonder this book has become a staple on every child’s bookshelf—perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading. Pros: • Engaging, rhythmic storytelling that’s fun to read aloud • Beautiful, vibrant illustrations • Encourages imagination and problem-solving • Appeals to children and adults alike Cons: • None—it’s a must-have! Overall: 5/5 – A wonderfully written and illustrated classic that delights children of all ages. A true essential for every home library

Great book. My little one loves it and after only a few reads is now re sighting the whole book as it’s an fab story. It was delivered the very next morning.

Good sturdy book- I chose this option for durability. The rhyming text and story is very appealing to the reader as well as the child it is being read to. The rhyming text also encourages the child to fill in the blanks so to speak which is great for memory and vocabulary, also gives the child a sense of chosen they finish the sentence! I expect this will be a favourite and much requested storybook. Happy to recommend for young children

Really good book as I've seen it on stage couple of times during their run on West End! The book is well illustrated and have easy reading and story for little ones.

Excellent value for money daughter loves it

Great book! Bright, colourful, bold. We love a board book as our youngest can easily open the pages too. Highly recommend all of the Julia Donaldson books.

Very Happy with The Gruffalo book. Very good condition, delivery time as promised, good price. All good, thank you.

An absolute classic and must have for any child. Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books are works of art. The stories are written beautifully, rhyming with a rhythm that sets the pace. This ensures that as an adult I do not get bored reading the same stories over and over again as the more familiar the story becomes the more I can work on my expression and how I deliver giving me almost as joyful an experience as that of my son listening to them. I feel excited when he brings me a book and then we can have a short bonding session over the story before he goes off to play again. The books describe simple everyday scenes and experiences that a child might encounter helping them make sense of the world around them, mixed with magical characters like dragons, witches, Santa etc. Alex Schefflers artwork is beautiful complements the stories perfectly. The same characters often pop up in different books, whether it be the Gruffalo Child’s stick man in his own story or simply a squirrel and a frog. This helps my son who is fifteen months old develop his own narrative. He does not understand the words I am reading but gets plenty from the rhythm and my intonation whilst building his own story and understanding from the pictures, he is always pointing different characters out to me or finding them when I ask where they are. He loves books and I think that these books enhance a joy of reading and learning. He brings the books to me time and time again. This particular story has a fantastic rhythm as the mouse ventures deeper into the deep dark wood. My son doesn't yet understand the words but with the pictures and the rhythm of the story combined with my expression and repitition, his understanding and enjoyment grows. I cannot imagine ever getting tired of reading this book to him.

My 2 year old daughter loves to hear the story and see the Gruffalo pictures. She loved it!

got The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson for my granddaughter’s second birthday, and she absolutely loves it. She gets so excited listening to it and asks for it over and over again. The story is adorable and funny about a clever little mouse who scares everyone away by talking about her big, scary Gruffalo friend. It’s such a fun read with a great rhythm, and it keeps her totally engaged. I definitely recommend this if you like Room on the Broom it has that same magical, playful storytelling style. Total win for toddlers.

It is high quality

This is a childhood classic that every parent should read to their child. My two-year-old loved it and told me the mouse was very smart! lol

Tolles Buch, meine Kinder sind begeistert! Der Grüffelo ist bei uns zuhause inzwischen ein absoluter Klassiker. Die Reime sind humorvoll, rhythmisch und machen beim Vorlesen richtig Spaß – selbst nach dem zehnten Mal. Die Geschichte ist spannend, aber gleichzeitig nicht zu gruselig, sodass auch jüngere Kinder gut folgen können. Besonders gefällt mir, wie clever die kleine Maus ist und wie sie mit Mut und Fantasie jedes größere Tier austrickst. Die Illustrationen sind liebevoll und detailreich, sodass meine Kinder immer wieder neue Kleinigkeiten entdecken. Auch die Botschaft des Buches – dass man mit Köpfchen oft weiterkommt als mit Stärke – finde ich sehr schön. Insgesamt ein wunderbares Kinderbuch, das wir uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen können.