{"product_id":"the-gruffalo-9780142403877","title":"The Gruffalo","description":"\u003cb\u003eJulia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations come together in this perfect read aloud--a perfect gift for any special occasion!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo. . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Donaldson\u003c\/b\u003e is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/i\u003e, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite \u003ci\u003eRoom on the Broom\u003c\/i\u003e is a perennial best seller. In addition to children's books, she has written many children's plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2011-2013. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAxel Scheffler\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, including Julia Donaldson's best-selling modern classic \u003ci\u003eThe Gruffalo, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575364489490,"sku":"9780142403877","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_66e7dc4f-baa3-4c05-a010-de631f29c86f.jpg?v=1748515458","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gruffalo-9780142403877","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}