Julia Donaldson, the beloved author behind 'The Gruffalo', is set to expand her family with the upcoming release of 'Gruffalo Granny' on September 10th. The long-awaited third book in the series will see the return of familiar characters from the previous two novels, including Fox, Snake, Owl and Mouse.
According to Donaldson, who has been working on the story for years, she was initially inspired by a campaign to reverse a decline in children's reading. "It's always a challenge to write a sequel," she revealed, "five years elapsed between publication of 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child', and now it will be more than 20 between the two books." However, with the support of the National Literacy Trust, Donaldson was finally able to bring her idea to life.
Illustrator Axel Scheffler, who has worked closely with Donaldson on many projects, including 'The Snail and the Whale' and 'Room on the Broom', is also excited about the new story. "Never say never," he joked, referencing his initial reluctance to revisit the Gruffalo world. However, when Donaldson presented him with a new text, Scheffler couldn't resist collaborating once again.
Fans of the series can expect an exciting new adventure as 'Gruffalo Granny' joins the family. The story promises to be just as charming and engaging as its predecessors, with Scheffler's signature illustrations bringing the Gruffalo characters to life in a way that is sure to delight children and adults alike.
The release of 'Gruffalo Granny' coincides with the National Year of Reading, making it an ideal time for families to get together and share their love of reading. As Alison Ruane, managing director at Macmillan Children's Books, noted, "The impact that Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and The Gruffalo have had on families around the world can not be underestimated... Get ready for this September, Granny is coming to stay."
According to Donaldson, who has been working on the story for years, she was initially inspired by a campaign to reverse a decline in children's reading. "It's always a challenge to write a sequel," she revealed, "five years elapsed between publication of 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child', and now it will be more than 20 between the two books." However, with the support of the National Literacy Trust, Donaldson was finally able to bring her idea to life.
Illustrator Axel Scheffler, who has worked closely with Donaldson on many projects, including 'The Snail and the Whale' and 'Room on the Broom', is also excited about the new story. "Never say never," he joked, referencing his initial reluctance to revisit the Gruffalo world. However, when Donaldson presented him with a new text, Scheffler couldn't resist collaborating once again.
Fans of the series can expect an exciting new adventure as 'Gruffalo Granny' joins the family. The story promises to be just as charming and engaging as its predecessors, with Scheffler's signature illustrations bringing the Gruffalo characters to life in a way that is sure to delight children and adults alike.
The release of 'Gruffalo Granny' coincides with the National Year of Reading, making it an ideal time for families to get together and share their love of reading. As Alison Ruane, managing director at Macmillan Children's Books, noted, "The impact that Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and The Gruffalo have had on families around the world can not be underestimated... Get ready for this September, Granny is coming to stay."
julia donaldson is literally a genius and axel scheffler's art is just WOW 
i've been waiting for like forever for this book and it's finally going to be out in sept 
the fact that they're doing it for the national year of reading is just perfect...i'm gonna grab some books, get cozy with my fave gruffalo fam 
can't wait to see what granny brings to the table 
julia donaldson is a genius when it comes to crafting these heartwarming tales that will surely capture our hearts once more 
can't wait for september 10th and i'm already imagining what kind of mischief granny might get up to with the gang 
. Can't we just get some quality content without all these "exciting news" posts? And what's with the obligatory quote from the author and illustrator? It's like they're trying to sell us on something 
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. Can't we just focus on the story itself for once? I mean, I'm sure 'Gruffalo Granny' will be a great book and all, but do we really need to know about it 6 months in advance? 
Can you believe it? Another Gruffalo book 
! I've always loved Julia Donaldson's storytelling style - she has a way of making complex themes accessible to kids. And let's be real, Axel Scheffler's illustrations are pure magic 
. I'm so excited for 'Gruffalo Granny' to hit the shelves. It's great that it's coming out during the National Year of Reading, too. Encouraging families to spend quality time together is super important in today's fast-paced world 
. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy and share it with the little ones! 
Axel Scheffler's illustrations are gonna be as magical as ever 
. Can't wait to see what adventures Gruffalo Granny gets up to!
, she always manages to come up with these super clever and engaging stories that have you hooked from start to finish 
. And Axel Scheffler's illustrations are just the icing on the cake 
, he brings out such character in the Gruffalo gang 
. I know some people might be worried it'll take forever for a new book to come out, but with the National Year of Reading happening this September, i think it's gonna be the perfect time to dive back into the world of Gruffalo 
. Can't wait to get my paws on 'Gruffalo Granny' and spend some quality reading time with the family 
Axel scheffler's illustrations are gonna be amazing as always 
20 years between books?! thats crazy 
but i trust julia and axel to deliver another masterpiece 
and the fact that it's out in sept when the national yr of reading is on means its gonna be even more special 
️ Julia Donaldson is a genius 
and Axel Scheffler's illustrations are always 
. Can't wait to read it with my little ones 
and make reading a fun family affair 
with Gruffalo Granny joining the crew 
. Bring on September 10th 
the fact that they're releasing it in sept with the nat literacy trust's support 2 coincide w/ national year of reading is just the icing on the cake 