It's a monster birthday!

This year the Gruffalo is celebrating 20 years. Happy birthday, Gruffalo!

Find out more about the books, play fun games, join a singalong, download free activity sheets, discover your next new read, and more!

Activities

The Gruffalo - Colouring Sheet

Colour in the scariest monster in the deep dark wood.

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The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes Activity Pack

Josephine has some new running-shoes and they might just be magic! But who will she meet on her adventure?

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Upcoming events

The Snail and the Whale Live on Stage: Hong Kong, February 2020

Wednesday 5 February 2020 to Sunday 9 February 2020

Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.

Event dates: 5 -9 February 2020

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The Paper Dolls Live on Stage: February - April 2020

Thursday 6 February 2020

Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre's magical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb's The Paper Dolls returns to the stage in London, brought to life through puppetry and music.

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Ready for a Julia Donaldson singalong?

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The Gruffalo Song in Makaton

Julia Donaldson, her husband Malcolm, and a special guest perform The Gruffalo Song with Makaton signs. The Makaton Charity have been delighted to work with Julia on The Gruffalo Song and have also developed some guides to using Makaton signs and symbols when reading the book. Details can be found at: https://www.makaton.org/shop/shopping/downloadDetails/TheGruffalo

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Monkey Puzzle in Makaton

The Makaton Charity have been delighted to work with Julia on the Monkey Puzzle song and have also developed some guides to using Makaton signs and symbols when reading the book. Details can be found at: https://www.makaton.org/shop/shopping/downloadDetails/Monkey-Puzzle

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