Meet New Books
Book Cover

The Gruffalo

Book 1 in the series:Gruffalo

Save:
Find on Amazon

'The Gruffalo' by Julia Donaldson is a whimsical tale about a clever mouse who outsmarts various predators in the forest by inventing a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo. The mouse uses this made-up character to scare away animals like foxes, owls, and snakes, but is surprised when he encounters the real Gruffalo. To avoid being eaten, the mouse convinces the Gruffalo that he is the scariest creature in the forest, leading to a humorous and heartwarming adventure through the deep dark woods.

'The Gruffalo' is a delightful fantasy story that teaches children about bravery, wit, and the power of imagination. With engaging rhyme and rhythm, the book captivates young readers as they follow the mouse's journey through the forest, learning valuable lessons about courage and resourcefulness along the way. The illustrations and storytelling style create a magical world where a tiny mouse can outsmart even the most intimidating predators, making it a beloved classic for children and adults alike.

Characters:

The characters include a clever mouse, a surprisingly real Gruffalo, and various predators, each contributing to the humorous and thematic depth of the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style features playful rhymes and descriptive language that brings the story to life, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a cunning mouse who evades larger predators by fabricating a story about a fearsome monster called the Gruffalo, only to encounter the creature for real.

Setting:

The setting is a fantastical deep dark wood that serves as a backdrop for the mouse's encounters with various animals and the Gruffalo.

Pacing:

The pacing is lively and engaging, suitable for young readers with a quick progression of events driven by rhyming text.

Notes:

The Gruffalo is a rhyming book that tells the story of a clever mouse who avoids being eaten by creating a fictional monster called the Gruffalo.
The Gruffalo has terrible claws, terrible tusks, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose, which makes it a scary character.
The book is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and features detailed pictures that engage young readers.
The story promotes themes of cleverness and quick thinking, teaching kids to use their imagination to solve problems.
The mouse tricks predators by claiming that it is meeting the Gruffalo for lunch, scaring them away.
Surprisingly, the Gruffalo ends up being real, which adds an exciting twist to the story.
The Gruffalo emphasizes that physical appearance can be misleading, as the small mouse outsmarts larger animals.
This book is designed for children aged 2 to 8, making it accessible for a wide age range.
Julia Donaldson, the author, uses catchy rhymes and poetic language, making it fun to read aloud.
The Gruffalo has sold millions of copies and won numerous awards, indicating its popularity and impact on children's literature.

From The Publisher:

A mouse outwits his predators in this exuberant two-part fable. "Serve this one for a rollicking good time." -SLJ

Ratings (4)

Incredible (1)
Loved It (1)
Liked It (2)

Reader Stats (14):

Read It (4)
Want To Read (1)
Not Interested (9)

3 comment(s)

Liked It
2 years

This book is such a cute story about a little mouse outwitting the predators that want to eat him. Parents will love reading this book to their children.

 
Loved It
2 years

A really enjoyable fun rhyming book for the young or young at heart, that takes you on a meandering journey with twists and turns on the way. Great memorable characters that you won’t forget in a hurry with fantastic illustrations to go along with the words all the way through the book.

Wether young or old this book is enjoyable from beginning to end.

 
Incredible
2 years

The Gruffalo was one of my favourite books to read to the children in my class when I was teacher. The rhyme and rhythm of the book, as well as its fabulous character descriptions, never failed to capture their imaginations.

 
 
Meet New Books is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products and services on amazon.com and its subsidiaries.
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.