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The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo

By Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

By Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

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Board Book $8.99

Jan 27, 2005 | 3-5 years

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Board Book $8.99
Jan 27, 2005 | ISBN 9780803730472

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  • Board Book $8.99

    Jan 27, 2005 | ISBN 9780803730472 | 3-5 years

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About The Gruffalo

Julia Donaldson’s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud—now available as a board book

When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with “terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws.” But will Mouse’s frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is there? Sturdy pages and a cozy trim make this rhyming read-aloud perfect for preschoolers. Winner of the prestigious British Smarties Prize.

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Room on the Broom Push-Pull-Slide
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Room on the Broom Lap Board Book
The Giant Jumperee
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About Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is one of today’s best-loved children’s authors. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–2013 and has written more than 100 books for children, including the international bestsellers The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Her books have received numerous awards, including the… More about Julia Donaldson

Product Details

Category: Children’s Board Books

Board Book | $8.99
Published by Dial Books
Jan 27, 2005 | 26 Pages | 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780803730472

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Praise

A clever, exuberant story in rhyme with strong, color-saturated pictures to match . . . This is a sure bet. (Booklist)

A rollicking good time. (School Library Journal)

Awards

Smarties Book Award WINNER

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