{"product_id":"the-gruffalo-9780803730472","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--now \u003cb\u003eavailable\u003c\/b\u003e as a board book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with \"terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws.\" But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes? After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is there? Sturdy pages and a cozy trim make this rhyming read-aloud perfect for preschoolers. \u003cb\u003eWinner of the prestigious British Smarties Prize.\u003c\/b\u003e\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":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50574630912274,"sku":"9780803730472","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ea5db9a5-79c4-4f2f-9275-0e06a3a3e15b.jpg?v=1748729436","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gruffalo-9780803730472","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}