The Gruffalo

Synopsis

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.

Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!

Bring this classic story to life as you listen to this reading by Imelda Staunton, then sing along with The Gruffalo Song. 

Biographies

Julia 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.

Axel 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.

Read along with . . . 

Imelda 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. 

Lyrics:

He has terrible tusks and terrible claws
and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Gruffalo. 

He has knobbly knees and turned-out toes
and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Gruffalo.

His eyes are orange. His tongue is black.
He has purple prickles all over his back.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Grr…rr…rr…rr…ruffalo. 

HE’S THE GRUFFALO!