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The Gruffalo: Hardback Gift Edition
By (Author) Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Pan Macmillan
Macmillan Children's Books
9th May 2023
4th May 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Picture storybooks
823.92
Winner of Nestl Smarties Book Prize Gold Award 1999 (UK)
Hardback
36
Width 234mm, Height 289mm, Spine 12mm
412g
Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo. This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift. Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book and A Squash and a Squeeze.
Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.