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product_id: 76370091
title: "The Gruffalo"
price: "€ 16.61"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 4.7/5 star rating from 30,747 reviews Vibrant, glossy full-color pages 13.5M+ copies sold The Gruffalo

**Price:** € 16.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Step into the deep dark wood where imagination meets timeless adventure!

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- **What is this?** The Gruffalo
- **How much does it cost?** € 16.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Rhyming Story:** Engage kids with simple yet enriching vocabulary that builds early literacy.
- • **Perfect for Early Childhood:** Ideal length and content for ages 3-6, blending fun with meaningful life lessons.
- • **Visually Captivating Design:** Glossy, thick pages with colorful illustrations perfect for young readers.
- • **Collector’s Edition Appeal:** Stunning redesigned cover makes it a must-have for every family bookshelf.
- • **Global Bestseller Phenomenon:** Join 13.5 million readers enchanted by this modern classic.

## Overview

The Gruffalo is a globally acclaimed children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, boasting over 13.5 million copies sold and a 4.7-star rating from more than 30,000 reviews. Featuring vibrant, glossy pages and a rhythmic, engaging story, it’s perfectly crafted for early readers aged 3-6. This collector’s edition with a redesigned cover is a beloved staple for families and educators alike.

## Description

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.

Review: Very Interesting read - 1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from desertcart. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺
Review: Must buy - What a book.amazing .don't think much .kids will love it 3 to 6 yrs

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #518 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children's Horror & Ghost Stories (Books) #2 in Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures Tales for Children #3 in Paranormal Fantasy for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,747 Reviews |

## Images

![The Gruffalo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+xmGo-wvL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Interesting read
*by G***. on 27 August 2020*

1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from Amazon. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must buy
*by A***R on 11 March 2025*

What a book.amazing .don't think much .kids will love it 3 to 6 yrs

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny and nice story
*by S***W on 6 June 2024*

I bought this for my son. The board book is sturdy and the prints are so clear. The price is also affordable for the quality. Since I have a prime shopping membership the book was delivered the next day itself. It's so fun to read it along with my son. He really enjoyed the images and the whole experience. It's a good thing to introduce books to your little ones instead of letting them watch the mobile phones all day. Planning to buy other books in the series as well!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Gruffalo
- The Gruffalo's Child
- Room on the Broom

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*Last updated: 2026-07-16*