{"product_id":"julia-donaldson-the-gruffalo-s-child-paperback-children-s-picture-book-2026163656","title":"Julia Donaldson The Gruffalo's Child Paperback Children's Picture Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\u003cbr\u003eEver set foot in the deep dark wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAxel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He is also the illustrator of the popular Pip and Posy series, and other books with Julia Donaldson including The Ugly Five. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48316058599662,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-163656","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/T_9781509804764_T1.jpg?v=1784067695","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/julia-donaldson-the-gruffalo-s-child-paperback-children-s-picture-book-2026163656","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}