The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition: with a shiny cover and fun bonus material

The Gruffalo 25th Birthday Edition is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans, featuring a shiny gold foil cover and fun bonus material. The classic story of a mouse and a monster has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world, enchanting children for over twenty-five years.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

A mouse embarked on a leisurely stroll through the dense and enigmatic forest. As it ventured deeper into the heart of the dark woodland, a fox caught sight of the mouse and was immediately captivated by its charming appearance. Encouraged by this, the mouse continued its exploration, eager to uncover the secrets that lay within the depths of the forest.

As the mouse ventured further into the enchanting forest, it encountered a diverse array of creatures. First, it crossed paths with a wise old owl, who peered at the mouse with keen eyes and a knowing smile. The owl's wisdom and experience filled the mouse with awe and admiration, and it felt a deep sense of connection with the wise bird.

Continuing its journey, the mouse stumbled upon a sleek and sly snake, coiled up in a nearby bush. The snake's eyes glinted with cunning as it observed the mouse, and the mouse couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and caution. However, the snake was surprisingly polite and even offered the mouse a friendly nod before slithering away into the underbrush.

Finally, the mouse arrived at the edge of the forest and found itself face to face with a towering creature that loomed over it. The creature was unlike anything the mouse had ever seen before—it was a massive, gruffalo. The gruffalo's eyes were dark and menacing, and its rough, scratchy fur bristled with anger. The mouse froze in fear, unsure of what to do next.

But then, something unexpected happened. The gruffalo spoke. Its voice was deep and rumbling, and it filled the forest with a sense of power and authority. "Who are you?" the gruffalo demanded.

The mouse, feeling a mixture of fear and bravery, mustered up the courage to speak. "I'm just a little mouse," it said, its voice trembling with fear.

The gruffalo stared at the mouse for a moment, its eyes narrowing with suspicion. Then, it let out a loud, gruff laugh. "A little mouse?" it said. "Well, well, well. I think I'll eat you!"

The mouse's heart raced as it realized that it was in grave danger. It knew that it had to think fast if it wanted to escape the gruffalo's grasp. Suddenly, it remembered the wise old owl it had met earlier. The owl had told the mouse that it was wise to be kind and polite to others, even if they seemed scary or dangerous.

The mouse took a deep breath and spoke to the gruffalo in a calm and respectful tone. "I'm sorry," it said. "I didn't mean to bother you. I was just passing through the forest and I saw you and I was curious."

The gruffalo was taken aback by the mouse's words. It had never encountered a creature that was so polite and respectful before. For a moment, it considered letting the mouse go. But then, its hunger overcame it, and it let out a roar of frustration. "Fine," it said. "I'll let you go this time, but don't ever come back here again."

The mouse was overjoyed. It had narrowly escaped the gruffalo's grasp and had learned an important lesson about the power of kindness and respect. It knew that it would never forget the encounter and that it would always strive to be kind and polite to others, even in the face of danger.

As the mouse continued its journey through the forest, it felt a sense of peace and contentment. It had faced its fears and had emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before. It knew that there were still many more adventures and discoveries waiting for it in the vast and mysterious forest, and it was eager to explore them all.

In conclusion, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic that has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do, and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year. The mouse embarked on a leisurely stroll through the dense and enigmatic forest, encountering a diverse array of creatures. First, it crossed paths, paths with a wise old owl, who peered at the mouse with keen eyes and a knowing smile. The owl's wisdom and experience filled the mouse with awe and admiration, and it felt a deep sense of connection with the wise bird. Continuing its journey, the mouse stumbled upon a sleek and sly snake, coiled up in a nearby bush. The snake's eyes glinted with cunning as it observed the mouse, and the mouse couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and caution. However, the snake was surprisingly polite and even offered the mouse a friendly nod before slithering away into the underbrush. Finally, the mouse arrived at the edge of the forest and found itself face to face with a towering creature that loomed over it. The creature was unlike anything the mouse had ever seen before—it was a massive, gruffalo. The gruffalo's eyes were dark and menacing, and its rough, scratchy fur bristled with anger. The mouse froze in fear, unsure of what to do next. But then, something unexpected happened. The gruffalo spoke. Its voice was deep and rumbling, and it filled the forest with a sense of power and authority. "Who are you?" the gruffalo demanded. The mouse, feeling a mixture of fear and bravery, mustered up the courage to speak. "I'm just a little mouse," it said, its voice trembling with fear. The gruffalo stared at the mouse for a moment, its eyes narrowing with suspicion. Then, it let out a loud, gruff laugh. "A little mouse?" it said. "Well, well, well. I think I'll eat you!" The mouse's heart raced as it realized that it was in grave danger. It knew that it had to think fast if it wanted to escape the gruffalo's grasp. Suddenly, it remembered the wise old owl it had met earlier. The owl had told the mouse that it was wise to be kind and polite to others, even if they seemed scary or dangerous. The mouse took a deep breath and spoke to the gruffalo in a calm and respectful tone. "I'm sorry," it said. "I didn't mean to bother you. I was just passing through the forest and I saw you and I was curious." The gruffalo was taken aback by the mouse's words. It had never encountered a creature that was so polite and respectful before. For a moment, it considered letting the mouse go. But then, its hunger overcame it, and it let out a roar of frustration. "Fine," it said. "I'll let you go this time, but don't ever come back here again." The mouse was overjoyed. It had narrowly escaped the gruffalo's grasp and had learned an important lesson about the power of kindness and respect. It knew that it would never forget the encounter and that it would always strive to be kind and polite to others, even in the face of danger. As the mouse continued its journey through the forest, it felt a sense of peace and contentment. It had faced its fears and had emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before. It knew that there were still many more adventures and discoveries waiting for it in the vast and mysterious forest, and it was eager to explore them all.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 394 x 279 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035028399