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 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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Gruffalo 20th Anniversary Activities

It's a monster birthday! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo with these exciting new birthday activites.

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Upcoming events

Room on the Broom Live on Stage: Christmas 2019, Dublin

Wednesday 18 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Event dates: 18 December 2019 - 5 January 2020

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The Snail and the Whale Live on Stage: Sydney, Australia January 2020

Friday 10 January 2020 to Tuesday 21 January 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: 10 - 21 January 2020

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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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