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title: "- The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite."
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# Perfect rhyming read-aloud 18M+ copies sold worldwide 24 glossy hardcover pages - The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite.

**Price:** € 14.94
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## Summary

> 🌙 Dive into the deep dark wood where every bedtime becomes an adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite.
- **How much does it cost?** € 14.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Illustrations:** Colorful, captivating artwork that sparks imagination
- • **Engaging Rhyming Verse:** Boost vocabulary with playful, memorable rhymes
- • **Durable Hardcover Design:** Built to survive countless storytimes and little hands
- • **Timeless Bedtime Classic:** Join millions who make The Gruffalo a nightly ritual
- • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** From Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, a modern children’s classic

## Overview

The Gruffalo is a bestselling hardcover rhyming picture book with 24 glossy pages, authored by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. With over 18 million copies sold worldwide, it’s a beloved family favorite that combines engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, perfect for children aged 3-6 and ideal for read-aloud bedtime routines.

## Description

The nation's favourite bedtime story! Walk 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. The perfect rhyming picture book for the family bookshelf. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is a modern classic and a worldwide bestselling phenomenon with over 18 million copies sold. This award-winning story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtime routines of generations of children. Perfect for reading aloud, the playful verse and beloved characters will delight young readers for years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo .

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

## Features

- Binding : Hardcover
- Pages : 24
- Publisher : Macmillan Children'S Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,425 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 Children's Books on Mystery & Wonders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,761 Reviews |

## Images

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## 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, 1)
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*Last updated: 2026-07-09*