The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A quick-thinking mouse crosses a wood and invents a fearsome Gruffalo to discourage a fox, an owl, and a snake from eating him.
Picture Book1999
Picture Book · ages 3–6
The Gruffalo's Child
by Julia Donaldson · illustrated by Axel Scheffler
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: The Gruffalo's Child, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with courage and adventure.
FormatPicture Book
First published2004
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The Gruffalo's Child sits in this library as a picture book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 3 to 6; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with courage and adventure.
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