The Gruffalo

A quick-thinking mouse walks through the deep dark wood and meets a fox, an owl, and a snake, each hoping to invite him for a meal. To protect himself, the mouse invents a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo—but then discovers that the creature is real. Julia Donaldson's rhythmic story and Axel Scheffler's illustrations build repetition, suspense, and humour for shared reading. This 32-page physical paperback is intended for young children and works especially well for reading aloud at home, in nurseries, or in early-years classrooms.