Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo Picture Book Adventure, Book 3) - Ages 3+ - Hardback
Free Delivery Over £35 | Express Available
Free Delivery Over £35 | Express Available
The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,
“Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.”
Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic.
| Feature | Specification |
| Full Product Title | Gruffalo Granny (The Gruffalo Picture Book Adventure #3) |
| Author & Illustrator | Julia Donaldson (Author) & Axel Scheffler (Illustrator) |
| Publisher Partners | Macmillan Children's Books (Pan Macmillan UK) |
| Format Architecture | Premium Hardback / Hardcover Illustrated Picture Book |
| ISBN-13 / Product Code | 9781035065516 / SKU B2D8510 |
| Page Count & Scope | 40 Pages, Full-Colour Illustrated Picture Book |
| Target Academic & Age Bracket | Ages 3 to 7 Years Old (Preschool, EYFS, Reception & Key Stage 1) |
| Core Story Line & Characters | The Gruffalo announces to his daughter that Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay; features Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake, and Gruffalo Granny |
| Special Value Offerings | Complete 3rd volume in The Gruffalo trilogy, 10% BookPoints cashback rewards, direct warehouse dispatch |
| Skills & Utility Developed | Rhyming phonological awareness, visual literacy decoding, multi-generational empathy, screen-free family reading |
Let us look at bedtime reading routines, screen overstimulation, and the rare excitement of introducing a brand-new classic to young readers with absolute candour. You promise yourself at the start of every week that evening storytime will be a peaceful, engaging ritual where your child connects with timeless characters and builds early reading confidence. Then daily routines intervene, and bedtime devolves into digital device notifications and automated video feeds that leave young minds restless. It is completely understandable for busy parents and carers. Standard picture books often try to bridge this gap with disposable trends or uninspired stories that fail to hold a child's attention past a single reading. Developing minds do not want passive screen glare or repetitive story sheets; they require rhythmic rhyming couplets, expressive artwork, clever woodland trickery, and unforgettable characters created by former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and world-renowned illustrator Axel Scheffler. This is precisely why Gruffalo Granny has become one of the most anticipated children’s publishing events in over two decades.
The Gruffalo Granny Hardback Picture Book lands on our digital shopfront as your ultimate, screen-free family reading centrepiece. Published by Macmillan Children's Books, this long-awaited 40-page hardcover adventure marks the first original picture book in the Gruffalo universe in 22 years. Opening with the line, "The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, 'Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay,'" this story reunites readers with the deep dark wood, the clever Little Brown Mouse, Fox, Owl, and Snake, while introducing the mother of the Gruffalo himself. Through Donaldson's rhyming verse and Scheffler's iconic illustrations, children discover what happens when a new family member enters the woodland fold. At Books2Door, we bring you this hardback edition straight from our UK warehouse at direct warehouse value pricing layouts.
Return to the Deep Dark Wood: The Long-Awaited Third Chapter
Why should Gruffalo Granny claim a permanent spot on your child's nightstand or nursery bookshelf this season? Because it transforms daily storytime into a milestone reading experience across core early developmental stages:
The First New Gruffalo Adventure in Over 20 Years: Follows The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, providing the official third chapter in one of the most successful picture book series in history.
Accelerates Phonics & Rhyming Stamina: Donaldson's signature rhythmic verse builds phonological awareness, vocabulary prediction, and early auditory processing skills in preschoolers.
Celebrates Multi-Generational Family Dynamics: Explores grandparent relationship dynamics with warmth, humour, and relatable family interactions that resonate with children and adults alike.
Why This Hardback Edition from Books2Door Is an Absolute Nursery Essential:
Radically Defeats Early Screen Fatigue: Trade tablet glare and late-night streaming for tactile, page-turning hardback reading that calms overstimulated senses.
Durable Collector's Print Craftsmanship: Features high-opacity paper stock encased in a sturdy hardback cover built to withstand years of nightly re-reading and classroom handling.
Unbeatable Direct Warehouse Economics: Purchasing major hardback releases at high-street counters carries a steep retail markup. Our direct distribution model delivers new picture books at direct budget value.
The deep dark wood is waiting, Gruffalo Granny is on her way, the hardback picture book is open, the digital screens are officially turned off, and a new era of classic bedtime reading is ready to be unboxed. At Books2Door, we take massive pride in delivering high-utility children's literature that turns routine domestic hours into moments of creative discovery, personal achievement, and shared family pride. Secure your copy of Gruffalo Granny today and experience the magic!
Julia Donaldson CBE and Axel Scheffler are the UK's premier picture book creators, whose award-winning collaborations – including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man – have sold over 100 million copies worldwide in over 100 languages. Published by Macmillan Children's Books, Gruffalo Granny strictly complies with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) literacy development criteria. Manufactured with heavy-grade paper stock, non-toxic inks, and thread-sewn hardback binding, this edition is built to endure heavy nursery and primary school use. Recommended by children's librarians, literacy advisors, and primary teachers across the UK, this volume represents a milestone asset in contemporary children's literature.
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