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Happy Birthday, Gruffalo! The Gruffalo is a hero who has been loved by millions of children all over the world, in a story that is considered one of the classic children's tales.
As for its creators, thanks to this collaboration, they are regarded as the most successful creative duo in the modern history of children's books!
"A little mouse went for a walk in the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and thought the mouse looked very tasty." Follow the clever mouse and find out how it escapes from a fox, an owl, a snake, and a hungry Gruffalo...
Also available: - The Little Gruffalo (10th special anniversary edition)
The Gruffalo – The Power of Cleverness in the Dark Forest
A little mouse goes for a walk in the dark forest and discovers that the greatest power is the mind!
A fox, an owl, and a snake see the little mouse and find it very tasty. However, to get rid of them, the mouse invents a terrifying monster: the Gruffalo! The story takes an unexpected turn when the mouse meets the real Gruffalo. Will it manage to use its cleverness to escape danger and enjoy its nut?
Theme: Intelligence, Confidence, Imagination, Rhyme
Style: Tender, funny, and full of rhythm, ideal for reading aloud.
It is the ideal choice for bedtime, thanks to the melodic rhythm of the narration and the repetitive structure that helps children relax and follow the story. It is also excellent if you want to encourage your child to find solutions and understand that intelligence is stronger than physical strength.
Rhyme and Repetition Game: The story is written with imaginative, lively rhymes that make reading a pleasant, almost musical experience and help with language development.
Teaches Cleverness: Through the adventure of the little mouse, the child learns the value of resourcefulness and self-confidence.
Worldwide Success: It has won many awards, such as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, and is now considered a classic fairy tale.
This edition is available with a soft cover, has 32 pages, and features vibrant, colorful illustrations by Axel Scheffler. The combination of the pleasant text and the instantly recognizable, humorous images by the illustrator makes it an appealing read for young readers.
The story of the Gruffalo marked the beginning of an entire world of characters and adventures. The book’s success led to the creation of “The Gruffalo’s Child”, which tells the story of the monster’s daughter and her discovery of the clever mouse. The books by the Donaldson-Scheffler duo share a common, warm style and themes such as friendship, courage, and the power of imagination.
Take advantage of the repetitive structure of the text to encourage your child to "read" along with you, predicting the rhymes and phrases. This enhances phonological awareness.
Use it as a starting point for discussing the topic of self-confidence and the ability to face one's fears with cleverness.
Read the story using different voices for each character (especially the mouse and the Gruffalo) to cultivate dramatization and the rhythm of narration.
Discuss: "If you were the little mouse and you met the Gruffalo, what would you invent to scare him?"
Ask the child: "Which of the three hunters (Fox, Owl, Snake) wanted to eat the little mouse the most?"
Play/Create/Imitate: Make your own Gruffalo out of clay or draw it, adding the features described by the mouse: terrible tusks, dreadful claws, and a poisonous wart!
Julia Donaldson is a phenomenal author, known for her rhythmic and lively stories that have been loved by millions of children worldwide. She has held the honorary title of Children's Laureate (2011-2013) and has been awarded the royal title MBE for her contribution to literature. Her collaborator, Axel Scheffler, is an exceptionally famous illustrator, born in Germany, whose images are instantly recognizable for their humor and warmth. They are considered one of the most successful creative duos in the modern history of children's books.
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