The Gruffalo (1999)

by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)

Series: Gruffalo {Julia Donaldson} (1)

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A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.

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hannahholley | Dec 5, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: 1-2
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uscarter | Nov 24, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Grades K-2
Awards: Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
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savramseyy | Nov 21, 2024 |

this book was in my school library in elementary and im glad that it is still in classroom libraries

jayde.rubright | Nov 15, 2024 |

Perfect for kids! The story is full of humor, suspense, and clever wordplay, and it teaches lessons about bravery, resourcefulness, and the power of confidence.

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Donaldson, Julia	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Scheffler, Axel	Illustrator	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Gruffalo {Julia Donaldson} (1)

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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The Gruffalo / The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo and Other Stories by Julia Donaldson

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The Gruffalo [2009 film] by Jakob Schuh

The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo Play by Julia Donaldson

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The Gruffalo Activity Book by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo Colouring Book by Donaldson Julia S

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The Gruffalo

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Mouse tricks all of them

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The Gruffalo (2009 | IMDb)

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For all at Auchterhouse Primary School

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A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood.

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A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.

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