Text copyright © Julia Donaldson 2004
\nIllustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004
\nRecording copyright © Macmillan Digital Audio 2005
Read by Imelda Staunton
\nProduced by Anne Rosenfeld for RBA Productions, mixed by Joseph Degnan
\nMusic by Chris Branch, based on The Gruffalo’s Child Song by Julia Donaldson
\nThe Gruffalo’s Child Song lyrics and melody copyright © Julia Donaldson 2004
Sung by Imelda Staunton
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\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood.
The Gruffalo’s Child isn’t afraid of the Big Bad Mouse. After all, he doesn’t really exist . . . does he?
\nBring this classic story to life as you listen to this reading by Imelda Staunton, then sing along with The Gruffalo’s Child Song.
\nJulia Donaldson has written many of the world’s most-loved picture books. The 2011-2013 UK Children’s Laureate, Julia also writes fiction, songs and plays, and her live children’s shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband split their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
\nAxel Scheffler is an award-winning star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have become firm favourites of millions of children. Born in Hamburg, Axel lives with his partner and daughter in London.
\nRead along with . . .
\nImelda Staunton is a Bafta-winning film, TV, radio and stage actor. She was the voice of Aunt Lucy in the film Paddington and played Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter films.
\nWhere are you going to, Gruffalo’s Child,
\nAll by yourself through the woods so wild?
\nAha! Oho!
\nTo look for the Big Bad Mouse.
Where can he be? I’ll ask the Snake.
\nHe’s down by the lake, eating Gruffalo cake.
\nAha! Oho!
\nBeware of the Big Bad Mouse.
Where can he be? Will Owl tell me?
\nHe’s under a tree, drinking Gruffalo tea.
\nToo-whit! Too-whoo!
\nBeware of the Big Bad Mouse.
Where can he be? The Fox looks sly:
\nHe’s somewhere nearby, eating Gruffalo pie.
\nAha! Oho!
\nBeware of the Big Bad Mouse.
Who is this creature so big and strong?
\nHis tail and his whiskers are terribly long.
\nOh help! Oh no!
\nIt must be the Big Bad Mouse!
Where are you going to, Gruffalo’s Child,
\nAll by yourself through the woods so wild?
\nAway! Back home!
\nTo hide from the Big Bad Mouse.