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Name: The Gruffalo
Rating: 4.226666666666 (75 reviews)
Author: Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, is a celebrated British picture book first published in 1999 by Macmillan Children’s Books. The story follows a small mouse who, while strolling through the forest, invents a terrifying creature called the Gruffalo to scare away predators. The tale, told in rhyming verse, combines imaginative storytelling with playful illustrations. Since its release, the book has sold over 13 million copies, won several prizes for children's literature, and has inspired adaptations including West End and Broadway plays and an Oscar‑nominated animated film.

First publish date: August 11, 2000

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Julia Donaldson

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