This story is about a little mouse that is walking through the dark forest, who encounters a number of animals that want to eat him as a tasty meal. The clever mouse explains to the animals that the mouse is on its way to meet ‘The Gruffalo’, and its favourite food is the animal that is trying to steal the mouse for a meal. It is not until towards the end of the story that the mouse realizes that this imaginary creature is actually true!
This is the story of ‘The Gruffalo’ written by Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The book has sold over 13 million copies. ‘The Gruffalo’ was initially published in 1999. ‘The Gruffalo’ is a great book to read to children between the ages of 3-5, as Julia enables the children to create an image of this mystical creature throughout the story. It is a funny, brightly coloured and interactive book.
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