Hello there! Now, today we have some rather exciting news for all you bookworms and adventurers out there. Do you remember the deep, dark wood? Well, it’s time to pack your bags and head right back inside, because creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have a brand new picture book for us to enjoy.
It all begins quite simply. The Gruffalo turns to his daughter one morning and says, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Splendid! So, the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo’s Child get straight to work, tidying up and getting absolutely everything ready for Granny’s grand arrival.
But, as you might have guessed, there is a bit of a catch. Will they finally manage to outwit that clever little brown mouse this time, and serve up a nice, piping-hot bowl of mouse stew for Granny’s supper? Or will that cheeky mouse outsmart them all over again with some very clever tricks?
The newspapers have already been giving it some wonderful reviews. The Observer says it perfectly captures that lovely, bubbly anticipation a child feels when waiting for a loved one to visit, calling it another surefire family favourite. The Daily Mail mentions that it features some very familiar faces from the previous books, along with a wonderful twist that makes it simply superb. The Independent calls it a marvellous homage to the grand art of storytelling, making it a very worthy addition to the collection. And The Sun promises it delivers exactly the sort of fun, suspense, and silliness that young readers just love.
It really is a joyful celebration of storytelling, quick wit, and bravery. Just like the previous number-one bestsellers, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, this new story, Gruffalo Granny, is absolutely full of surprises and plenty of fun. It really does deserve a very special place on every single child's bookshelf.