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.

Gruffalo World is the official YouTube channel for all things Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Zog, Snail & The Whale, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Superworm!

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.

The Gruffalo: Directed by Max Lang, Jakob Schuh. With Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden. A cunning mouse goes for a walk in the forest, and outwits a succession of …

Watch TV programmes from the The Gruffalo & Friends collection on BBC iPlayer.

Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the most successful author/illustrator partnership in picture book publishing, The Gruffalo is a modern classic, and both mouse and monster have …

A Scottish Gaelic version has been produced, with the voice of the Gruffalo provided by Bill Paterson. An Gruffalo was first shown on BBC Alba on Christmas Eve 2010. The film has also proved a hit with …

Since its release, “The Gruffalo” has become an international sensation with over 13.5 million copies sold. It has transcended the boundaries of the page, inspiring a celebrated animated film and a …