The Gruffalo's Child
Julia DonaldsonAxel Scheffler (Illustrator)

Join the Gruffalo's Child in her search for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse in this bestselling sequel to the smash-hit picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This special jacketed hardcover edition celebrates 30 years of storytelling. It contains additional content from the creators, including the inspiration for the book, early sketches of the artwork, and the story of Julia and Axel's long-running creative partnership.The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver 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, much-loved 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 hardcover gift edition features the classic story plus additional content from creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect present.Discover 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.