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

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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What the Ladybird Heard 10th Activities

Celebrate the clever little ladybird's 10th birthday with these fun activities.

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Upcoming events

The Snail and the Whale Live on Stage: Christmas 2019, London

Saturday 30 November 2019 to Sunday 5 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.

Evet dates: 30 Novemeber 2019 - 5 January 2020

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Gruffalo’s Child Live on Stage: Christmas 2019, Salford

Friday 6 December 2019 to Sunday 12 January 2020

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Event dates: 6 December 2019 - 12 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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