Discover the world of The Gruffalo, including the books, live events and activities, plus more brilliant stories by Julia Donaldson.

It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books.

5 days ago · The Gruffalo book summary is a great way to introduce children to the world of reading, and our book animation makes it an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Sep 16, 2025 · Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo has won the hearts of millions of children. Here is a complete guide to the books.

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when the quick-thinking mouse …

The Gruffalo: Directed by Max Lang, Jakob Schuh. With Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden. A cunning mouse goes for a walk in the forest, and outwits a succession of …

The Gruffalo's Child returns with her very own song to introduce a truly monster musical session! As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate, Julia …

Mar 23, 1999 · The Gruffalo is an international best-selling and award-winning sensation with over 13.5 million copies in print worldwide. It has been made into an Oscar-nominated animated film as well as …

4 days ago · 🐾 “Aha! Oho! Marks in the snow!” Join The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child at the Kent & East Sussex Railway on 18th & 19th February, appearing at intervals throughout the day! Start your …

A Scottish Gaelic version has been produced, with the voice of the Gruffalo provided by Bill Paterson. An Gruffalo was first shown on BBC Alba on Christmas Eve 2010. The film has also proved a hit with …