Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever
sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the
unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and
Axel Scheffler.
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood.
But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her
father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all,
the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?
The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, muchloved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that
is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and
Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine
once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed
firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that
children will ask for again, and again . . . and again!
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, 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.