...Gruffalo"? Try this book for the same easy reading, rhyming style. After reading "The Gruffalo", of course, we HAD to buy this, and for a while, it was compulsory bed time reading. What did |I find? A totally endearing book, in which the gruffalo's child continues the relationship with the mouse.
THE STORY
As with most (if not all) Julia Donaldson books, this is all rhyming, and so is very easy for young children to follow and remember, so increasing ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: excellent story and illustrations Disadvantages: none!
The Gruffalo's Child' is another delightful children's picture book by the fantastic team of Julia Donaldsona and Axel Scheffler. Although it can be read as a stand alone story, I think your child will get more enjoyment out of it if they have read 'The Gruffalo' first.
If you don't know the story of 'The Gruffalo' it is basically about a small mouse who meets a number of creatures in the forest who all want to eat him! He warns them off by saying ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: familiar,funny verse and great characters Disadvantages: No!
...to pick up three for the price of two at the Early Learning Centre.
Among the three was The Gruffalo's Child, the work of Children's literature queen, Julia Donaldson.
***Who is Julia Donaldson?***
A mother of three, Julia began her career as a singer/songwriter, most prominently for children's television. In 1993 she had one of these songs, A squash and a Squeeze made into a book which was illustrated by her partner in crime, illustrator Axel ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Great story and illustrations. Fabulous rhyming text. A great sequel to the Gruffalo! Disadvantages: None
I was surprised to see the Gruffalo had managed to produce a child, I always thought of it as being asexual and never quite knew whether it was a male or female but there you go but on reading this book I know it's a 'he' Gruffalo as the child calls him Dad. Glad I got that one sorted out in my head!
Anyone who is or was a fan of The Gruffalo picture book will certainly not be disappointed with the sequel. It is best enjoyed if you have read the ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Fantastic text and illustrations Disadvantages: none
The Gruffalo's Child
This is the sequel to the Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It is 30 pages long and is published by Macmillan at a price of £5.99.
As a sequel anyone who has read the Gruffalo will pick this up eagerly awaiting to see what happens next. It is also easy to read for people who have never heard of the Gruffalo but would certainly inspire people to go and read it!
This story is set in ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Would you listen to it ...
Story
Characters
Listenability
helpful
06.03.2008
Slightly disappointed Review ofThe Gruffalo's Child - Julia Donaldsonby
WhycantIbeOrinoco
Advantages: Means I don't have to read the Gruffalo eveeeryy day! Disadvantages: Doesn't flow as nicely as The Gruffalo
...on Amazon (paperback 15/3/2007)
For me The Gruffalo (the previous book in this series) is a great little book. The poetry appeals to all ages and has great humour. You can pick it up and instantly fall into the pattern of the rhyme. The characters just cry out voices so it is easy to read out loud (although I still can't decide if the fox is northern or from essex!)
When my wife brought home The Gruffalo's Child I was enthusiastic because I ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Would you listen to it ...
Story
Characters
Listenability
helpful
28.02.2007
(15.03.2007)
Gruffalo Review ofThe Gruffalo's Child - Julia Donaldsonby
gross.a.tron
Advantages: great for children, 60% off, well illustrated Disadvantages: nothing
...eagerly awaiting this book - the sequel to the quite brilliant Gruffalo. Basically ' the Gruffalo ' has been our favourite bedtime story for years and our copy is now decidedly dog - earred !! But I must admit that I am a little disappointed with The Gruffalo's Child - it seems to lack the originality and humour of its predecessor ( much the same as in follow - up films ). My god - daughter enjoyed the story very much and just could not wait to turn ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
Would you listen to it ...
Story
Characters
Listenability
somewhat helpful
13.02.2006
Compare prices for The Gruffalo's Child - Julia Donaldson
5 out of 9 offers for The Gruffalo's Child - Julia DonaldsonDisplay all offers
| 
