Happy 25th birthday to The Gruffalo

Celebrate The Gruffalo's 25th anniversary with our free birthday-themed activity pack download, plus, find out how to join The Gruffalo on his exciting UK tour! 

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming adventure of a quick-witted mouse and a hungry Gruffalo has warmed countless hearts, creating magical moments for families worldwide for the past twenty-five years.

The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Book cover for The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition

The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from Julia, early sketches from Axel Scheffler, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year!


Make story time more magical than ever and let the legend of The Gruffalo live on in your family's heart. . .

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Download your free birthday activity pack

Six crafty, colourful birthday themed activities to share with all the family!

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Join the birthday festivities

The Gruffalo on a green background with text that says: The Gruffalo is coming to visit! Join us to celebrate the Gruffalo's 25th birthday.

To celebrate his 25th birthday the Gruffalo is going on a UK tour! You and your little ones can see him in bookshops up and down the country from March - June.

Join the Gruffalo on his UK tour!

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