"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."

Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake ... and a hungry Gruffalo!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo! This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!

Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo's Child, 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.

• By Julia Donaldson
• Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
• Pan Macmillan
• Imprint : Macmillan Children's Books
• Paperback | 8.8 x 11.2 | 32 pages
• JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
• 0-5 years
• 9781509804757
• Series : The Gruffalo
  

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is one of the world's most beloved children's authors and the creator of modern classics including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and Stick Man. Her engaging rhyming stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and continue to delight young readers across generations. Axel Scheffler is the award-winning illustrator behind many of Julia Donaldson's bestselling books. His warm, expressive illustrations have become instantly recognizable and have helped make The Gruffalo one of the most treasured children's books of all time.