The Gruffalo's Child by Donaldson, Julia

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?

Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/04/2026
Pages: 30
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9798217242825
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 85954 / Gruffalo's Child

About the Author
Julia Donaldson is one of today's best-loved children's authors. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-2013 and has written more than 100 books for children, including the international bestsellers The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Blue Peter Award. Julia divides her time between West Sussex, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, including Julia Donaldson's bestselling modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.