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Go to My LibraryThe Gruffalo's Child
- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Pages
- 29
- ISBN
- 9781447236986
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (61)
The Gruffalo's Child 10th Anniversary Edition
2014 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child 20th Anniversary Edition
2024 • Pan Macmillan
English
Gruffalos Child Book & CD
1765 • Macmillan Digital Audio
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2007 • Penguin Young Readers Group
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2006 • Macmillan Childrens
English
Other editions
The Gruffalo's Child 10th Anniversary Edition
2014 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child 20th Anniversary Edition
2024 • Pan Macmillan
English
Gruffalos Child Book & CD
1765 • Macmillan Digital Audio
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2007 • Penguin Young Readers Group
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2006 • Macmillan Childrens
English
The Gruffalo's Child Hardback Gift Edition
2023 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2017 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2004 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2001 • MacMillan Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2016 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2005 • Macmillan Audio Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2010 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2014 • Macmillan
English
The Orkney Gruffalo's Bairn: The Gruffalo's Child in Orkney Scots (Scots Edition)
2016 • Itchy Coo
Scots
The Gruffalo's Child
2008 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2015 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2009 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child
2006 • MacMillan UK
English
Gruffalo's Child
2007 • Penguin Publishing Group
English
The Grufallo's Child
2005 • Macmillan
English
O filho do Grúfalo
2008 • Brinque-Book
Portuguese
Das Grüffelokind
2013 • Beltz & Gelberg
German
The Gruffalo's Child. Julia Donaldson
2005 • MacMillan Children's Books
English
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, Het kind van de gruffalo
2004 • Lemniscaat Publishers
Dutch
Time To Read: The Gruffalo's Child
2018 • Macmillan
English
El hijo del Grufaló
2012 • Ediciones Castillo, S.A. de C.V.
Spanish
La filla del grúfal
2016 • Editorial Brúixola
Catalan
The Gruffalo's Child Sound Book
2013 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book
2016 • Pan Macmillan
English
Petit Gruffalo
2021 • Gallimard
French
The Gruffalo's Child Magnet Book
2011 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child: a Push, Pull and Slide Book
2021 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child A Push, Pull and Slide Book
2024 • Pan Macmillan
English
The Gruffalo's Child Jigsaw Book
2006 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo’s Child CD & Book Pack
2005 • Macmillan Childrens
English
The Gruffalo's Child and Other Stories CD
2018 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
The Gruffalo's Wean
2013 • Itchy Coo
English
La filla del grúfal. Miniconte
2022 • Editorial Bruño
Spanish
Thi Dundee Gruffalo's Bairn The Gruffalo's Child in Dundee Scots
2016 • Itchy Coo
Scots
La filla del grúfal
2015 • Editorial Brúixola
Spanish
The Gruffalo's Child
2014 • Macmillan Children's Books
English
Das Gruffelkind: Vierfarbiges Papp-Bilderbuch (German Edition)
2017 • Beltz, Julius, GmbH & Co. KG
German
La hija del grúfalo. Libro con sonidos
2016 • Editorial Bruño
Spanish
The Gruffalo's Child / Al Gharfoula Al Saghira (Arabic edition)
2010 • Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Arabic
El hijo del Grufaló
2020 • Bruño
Spanish
Petit Gruffalo
2011 • Gallimard Jeunesse
French
Bé Gì-Đâu
2015 • Nhã Nam
Vietnamese
La hija del grúfalo (Spanish Edition)
2015 • Editorial Bruño
Spanish
Te Bheag A'Ghruffalo
2022 • Acair, Limited
Gaelic
A filla do Grúfalo
2014 • Patasdepeixe Editora
Spanish
The Gruffalo's Child
2007 • Campbell Books
English
Yayazulanin Cocugu
2017 • Is Bankasi Kültür Yayinlari
Turkish
THE GRUFFALO
2004 • Unknown
English
Gruffalo
Pan Macmillan Childrens
English
Das Gruffelokind (German Edition)
2005 • Beltz, Julius, GmbH & Co. KG
German
Shetland Gruffalos Bairn
2016 • B&W PUBLISHING
Scots
Te Bheag A'Ghruffalo (Scots Gaelic Edition)
2008 • Acair
Gaelic
Dochurka Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson Books in Russi)
2016 • Ruslania Books Oy
Russian
El grúfal i La filla del grúfal. Edició de luxe
2018 • Editorial Brúixola
Spanish
Petit Gruffalo
2006 • Gallimard-Jeunesse
French
La filla del grúfal. Llibre d'adhesius
2017 • Editorial Brúixola
Spanish
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Rating Sources
Reviewers largely praise this book as a delightful and worthy follow-up to its popular predecessor, noting its engaging rhyming verse and charming, expressive illustrations. Many highlight the creators' success in maintaining continuity and the appealing return of familiar characters in a new, often snowy, setting. Children, in particular, are reported to absolutely love the story, enjoying the Gruffalo's child as the main character and readily participating in the interactive elements of the narrative. Some readers even found this sequel to be more relatable or preferred it over the original, appreciating its humor and the way it encourages poetry and enhances vocabulary in young minds.
However, some critics found the book to be a somewhat repetitive rehash of the first story, feeling it lacked originality and didn't quite match the brilliance of its predecessor. A few reviewers mentioned that the plot felt weak, rushed, or outlandish in parts, specifically regarding the mouse's interaction. There's a general consensus that while enjoyable, it might not be as impactful as the initial book for all readers, with some suggesting that those unfamiliar with the first story might not get as much out of this one. Concerns were also raised about the Gruffalo child's solitary adventure, with one reviewer feeling a sense of annoyance or fear for her.
Overall, The Gruffalo's Child is generally considered a strong and enjoyable sequel, particularly for its target audience. It is highly recommended for young children and families who loved The Gruffalo, offering a comforting and familiar adventure with beloved characters. Readers who appreciate fun rhyming stories, captivating illustrations, and a heartwarming tale about curiosity and returning home will find this book a welcome addition to their collection.
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