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

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.

So clever Mouse scares them off by warning them about the gruffalo who lives in the forest, a monster with terrible teeth and terrible claws. But what happens when Mouse's invented monster turns...

Feb 6, 2026 · 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.

3 days ago · The illustrations are a departure from Donaldson's partnership with Axel Scheffler, who penned the pictures for The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and many of her other best-sellers.

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 …

A mouse squeaks out of trouble by inventing stories about a fierce but fictitious Gruffalo -- until he meets a real one that wants to gobble him up. Watch trailers & learn more.