Julia Donaldson is set to delight fans with her latest Gruffalo tale, 'Gruffalo Granny', which will be released in September this year. This new addition marks 20 years since the author's previous sequel to the beloved monster's story, 'The Gruffalo's Child'.
In an interview, Donaldson revealed that the idea for the new book had been brewing in her mind for some time, but she couldn't find a way to develop it until the National Literacy Trust approached her with their Early Words Matter programme. The trust used her previous two books as part of their initiative and encouraged her to revisit her idea.
The result is a story that promises to bring back familiar characters from 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child', including Fox, Snake, Owl, and Mouse, along with the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. The book will be illustrated by Axel Scheffler, who has worked closely with Donaldson on several projects in the past.
Scheffler was initially hesitant to revisit the deep dark wood but eventually came around when he read Donaldson's new text. He is now excited to bring his own brand of storytelling to the story, which promises to be a thrilling adventure for fans of the series.
The new book comes with great fanfare, with Macmillan Children's Books planning a special project in central London and Glasgow to showcase Scheffler's illustration. The event will allow fans to get their first glimpse at the new Gruffalo Granny before the story hits the shelves.
'Gruffalo Granny' is the latest addition to a series that has already sold over 18 million copies worldwide, with translations in 115 languages and dialects. Donaldson and Scheffler have collaborated on numerous projects, including 'The Snail and the Whale', 'Room on the Broom', and 'Stick Man'.
This new release promises to be just as captivating as its predecessors and will likely become a staple of children's book collections around the world.
In an interview, Donaldson revealed that the idea for the new book had been brewing in her mind for some time, but she couldn't find a way to develop it until the National Literacy Trust approached her with their Early Words Matter programme. The trust used her previous two books as part of their initiative and encouraged her to revisit her idea.
The result is a story that promises to bring back familiar characters from 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child', including Fox, Snake, Owl, and Mouse, along with the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. The book will be illustrated by Axel Scheffler, who has worked closely with Donaldson on several projects in the past.
Scheffler was initially hesitant to revisit the deep dark wood but eventually came around when he read Donaldson's new text. He is now excited to bring his own brand of storytelling to the story, which promises to be a thrilling adventure for fans of the series.
The new book comes with great fanfare, with Macmillan Children's Books planning a special project in central London and Glasgow to showcase Scheffler's illustration. The event will allow fans to get their first glimpse at the new Gruffalo Granny before the story hits the shelves.
'Gruffalo Granny' is the latest addition to a series that has already sold over 18 million copies worldwide, with translations in 115 languages and dialects. Donaldson and Scheffler have collaborated on numerous projects, including 'The Snail and the Whale', 'Room on the Broom', and 'Stick Man'.
This new release promises to be just as captivating as its predecessors and will likely become a staple of children's book collections around the world.
can't wait to see what he comes up with this time around 
!! Julia Donaldson is a genius & Axel Scheffler's illustrations are always so amazing 
can't wait to see what Gruffalo Granny brings to the story 
20 years since The Gruffalo's Child, i'm sure this new addition will be just as delightful for kids (and us adults too!) 
but i have to ask, what's with all these new additions to the series? can we just keep it simple with one new story every now and then? 
anyway, Axel Scheffler is such a talented illustrator, i loved his work on Room on the Broom 
but gruffalo granny sounds like a really cool character, i wonder what she's like 
! It's amazing that she found her inspiration again after 20 years, thanks to the National Literacy Trust's Early Words Matter programme. Axel Scheffler's involvement is a bonus too - his illustrations always bring those characters to life in such a wonderful way 
. Can't wait for the September release and that special event in London and Glasgow! It just goes to show that with great writing and art, stories can transcend time and generations... and I'm sure Gruffalo Granny will be a hit with both old and new fans 
. I'm curious to see how Gruffalo Granny fits into the story, though... will she be as lovable as the others? 
I'm low-key obsessed with Julia Donaldson's new Gruffalo tale, 'Gruffalo Granny'! 
. But seriously, can you imagine those beloved characters back together again? Fox, Snake, Owl, and Mouse, plus Gruffalo Granny... my inner child is already getting excited! 
September can't come soon enough!
. Give me something new and innovative instead of revisiting old favorites...
it sounds like axel scheffler is going to bring his A-game & i'm low-key hyped for that event in london & glasgow! 
can't wait to get my hands on this book & share it with my little ones!! 
! julia donaldson is literally the queen of kids lit and axel scheffler's illustrations are to die for 
i've been waiting for a new gruffalo book for ages, and now that it's finally happening in september, i'm getting the feels 
i hope they do an event in the states too, my little one is going to freak out when she finds out about gruffalo granny 
can't wait to get my hands on this one! 
. And Axel Scheffler's illustrations are always top-notch, can't wait to see what he comes up with for this one 
. And omg, have you seen those fan events they're planning? 
like 4 different books in a row with julia donaldson, he must be bored outta his mind 
. but hey, at least gruffalo granny exists now 
...and i'm sure the fans are just gonna freak out over it 
. anyone else getting tired of all these kids' book sequels tho? like 20 years after the last one, is there even anything new to say? 
I'm already imagining my little one squealing with delight when they read it for themselves