# The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite

The Gruffalo series, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, includes the classic rhyming picture book and its sequel. A quick-witted mouse strolls through a deep dark wood and outsmarts hungry predators like a fox, an owl, and a snake by inventing a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo. When the mouse unexpectedly meets the real Gruffalo, he must rely on his cleverness again to avoid becoming a meal, turning the imaginary monster’s threats back on him.

The series continues with The Gruffalo’s Child, where the Gruffalo’s curious offspring ignores her father’s warnings and sneaks into the snowy wood to find the legendary Big Bad Mouse. These children’s book favorites combine rhythmic, read-aloud text with warm, expressive illustrations, exploring themes of bravery, quick thinking, and the reversal of expectations. The Gruffalo books have become a beloved bedtime staple for young readers and families worldwide.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [The Gruffalo](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781509830398) (ISBN 9781509830398)

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