The Gruffalo's Child

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
$9.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
36 per carton
On sale Aug 04, 2026 | 9798217242825
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD440L
Sales rights: US,OpnMkt(no EU/CAN)

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Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations shine in the board book edition of this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo.

One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?

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Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations shine in the board book edition of this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo.

One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?