![]() Terrified that the gruffalo might eat it, each animal flees. To prevent further trouble, he tells each animal that he has dinner plans with his friend, a "Gruffalo", a monstrous creature whose favorite food happens to be the respective animal that threatens his safety at the time,Īnd describes the characteristics of the gruffalo. On his way, the cunning rodent meets several dangerous animals (a fox, an owl and a snake).Įach of these animals, with the clear intention of eating the mouse, invite it to their respective houses to eat together. ![]() In both, the mouse uses clever tricks to avoid danger. The story unfolds from a mouse's walk through the woods, divided into two phases. ![]() It is written in couplets, with repetitive lines with minor variations. ![]() It was written for readers ages 3-7 and is about 700 words long. With 32 pages in hardcover format, six months later it was also launched in softcover and, later, also in a cardboard-type minibook. The Gruffalo was initially published in 1999 in the UK by Macmillan Children's Book. ![]() He even got an Oscar nomination for his animated film.1 The book sold more than 13 million copies, won several children's literature awards, and has inspired West End and Broadway plays. ![]()
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