It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books.

Discover the world of The Gruffalo, including the books, live events and activities, plus more brilliant stories by Julia Donaldson.

Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things from The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Gruffalo's Child, Zog, Th...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when the quick-thinking mouse …

Sep 16, 2025 · Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo has won the hearts of millions of children. Here is a complete guide to the books.

A special wheeled suitcase for children, shaped like the Gruffalo, is made by Trunki. This idea was shown on the TV show Dragons' Den but was not chosen by the judges.

It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books.