The Gruffalo's Child

In "The Gruffalo’s Child," Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler invite us back into the enchanting world of the deep dark wood, where familiar characters and new adventures await. While it may seem like a continuation of the original tale, this sequel offers fresh rhymes, fantasy, and cleverness. Just as we fell in love with the charming cast of characters in "The Gruffalo," we find ourselves delighted to revisit them in this sequel. However, this time, the spotlight shines on the curious and brave Gruffalo’s child, a miniature version of her fearsome father. The playful nod to the original story, with references to the Big Bad Mouse and encounters with familiar characters like the snake, owl, fox, and mouse, adds an extra layer of enjoyment for both children and adults. It sparks curiosity and prompts questions about the continuity between the two books, keeping readers engaged and eager to unravel the mysteries of the deep dark wood. As the Gruffalo’s child encounters the clever mouse once again, we are treated to a showcase of imagination and wit, as the mouse outsmarts the young Gruffalo with ease. It's a testament to the enduring charm of these beloved characters and the timeless appeal of Donaldson's storytelling. As a parent, I appreciate how the book serves as an excellent example to teach my daughter the importance of listening to her parents—a lesson that can sometimes be challenging for children to grasp. Children, being naturally curious and independent, often find themselves tempted to defy instructions and explore the world on their own terms. Through the adventures of the Gruffalo's child, we can gently remind our own children of the wisdom and experience that parents possess, guiding them toward making safe and responsible choices. Despite the Gruffalo's child's disobedience, the story ultimately underscores the unconditional love and protection that parents have for their children.

One of the best children’s books around, my children just adore it and asked to read it all the time. Came in perfect condition.

Her books have a little secret hidden in them. Unlike many story writers, she seems to understand the value of stanza and verse. The first time you read it, it may seem slightly awkward, just slightly. Then the magic starts to work. On the second read, it flows really well. By the third or fourth read, you are playing with the verse! it is a joy to read and to hear. Our 2.5 year old son can finish all the sentences in this and other Donaldson books. He can practically read it out-loud, since it flows to plainly and purely, not staccato here, stutter there. I wish all children's book writers had her talent. Of year, the story is simple and captures your child's imagination. If you are inters ted in this book and have Amazon Prime, you can go watch the video, it should speak for itself (we don't let our son watch videos, except were they are narrated books like this).

The movie short appeared in my Netflix recommendation and I watched it and fell in love with this clever and engaging story and bought the original book and the sequel the next day. I started reading it to my then 13 month old and several months later we are still loving the story of the clever little mouse, the Gruffalo and thier antics in the deep dark wood. We read this book several times a day. I love that this story doesn't get stale and that it engages me as the adult while I read to my child. It's a story with a meaty plot that is still quite simple, poetic and child friendly without being predictable and condasending. I see us treasuring this book as a family classic for years to come and I look forward to the day when it is read back to me.

Julia Donaldson writes the cutest stories. They are a staple at our house. Easy to read. Illustrator creates a beautiful world. I enjoy that they rhyme, also makes it easy for my child to have memorized most of them. There is a cute short film series on Amazon prime to follow a number of her stories.

We have several of this author’s books because my husband, myself and our toddler love them. We loved The Gruffalo so we needed to get The Gruffalo’s Child of course and it did not disappoint.

Very nice book, Gruffalo’s daughter ignores her father's warnings about a "Big Bad Mouse" and ventures out into the snowy woods to find him. She meets the fox, the owl, and the snake along the way, eventually deciding the mouse doesn't exist—until she meets the clever little mouse herself

our son is obsessed with the Gruffalo book, so naturally we had to get the next edition in the series! This book took a little time to grow on us. At first, we didn't like the story much. But as we've read it over time, we like it. The book definitely assumes you have knowledge of the first book, otherwise kids may be lost (and adults too). The illustrations are good, the story is fleshed out well, and the rhythm/cadence is pretty spot on like the original. I bought it and the next day we ended up getting this book as a holiday gift from a family member! Definitely worth adding to your collection if your little one loved the original.

Board book is great as it can handle the rough treatment books go through with my kids. We love to pick up the gruffalo books.

Lovely story, lovely book.

My 2 and 5 y.o are constantly reading this book over and over again.

Les textes sont beaux, l’anglais est simple et répétitif. C’est un avantage pour des enfants qui ne sont pas “fluent” en anglais. Ils suivent facilement. Ma fille de presque 5 ans l’aime. Elle est amusée par la fin! Je trouve que c’est une bonne manière de concilier l’enfant avec les “monstres”.

The sequel to The Gruffalo. I love Julia Donaldson's books, and love reading them to my 3.5-yr-old girl. This book is a big hit due to the way it rhymes, the artwork, and the fact that it's about a naughty child (much like her!). I'd recommend getting this one, The Gruffalo, and also Room on the Broom. We're slowly building up a Julia Donaldson collection!