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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Gruffalo's Child
By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Part of the The Gruffalo series
A Gruffalo's child seeks the Big Bad Mouse but finds a surprising shadow instead.
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32 pages· 579 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a moonlit forest, the Gruffalo's child embarks on a daring quest to find the legendary Big Bad Mouse. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a tiny mouse, seemingly easy prey. But as a mysterious, enormous shadow looms, she must question if the Big Bad Mouse is more than just a tale. Will the Gruffalo's child uncover the truth, or is she in for a big surprise? Discover a world where shadows play tricks and courage is tested in this enchanting sequel.
From the publisher
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler team up again to create this funny and adorable sequel to The Gruffalo. One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 579
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2007
- First published
- September 3, 2004
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142407547
- OCLC
- 122511003
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