--- product_id: 77255800 title: "The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite." price: "€ 19.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/77255800-the-gruffalo-the-classic-rhyming-picture-book-adventure-and-must store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Rhyming text perfect for read-aloud 18M+ copies sold worldwide 24 durable hardcover pages The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite. **Price:** € 19.98 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Dive into the deep dark wood where imagination meets timeless family fun! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite. - **How much does it cost?** € 19.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/77255800-the-gruffalo-the-classic-rhyming-picture-book-adventure-and-must) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Generational Favorite:** A must-have for family bookshelves, connecting parents and kids through shared storytelling magic. - β€’ **Vibrant Illustrations:** Colorful, captivating artwork that brings the deep dark wood and its creatures to life. - β€’ **Durable Hardcover Design:** Built to withstand countless storytimes with thick, glossy pages made for little hands. - β€’ **Timeless Bedtime Classic:** Join millions who cherish this award-winning rhyming adventure every night. - β€’ **Vocabulary-Boosting Rhymes:** Engage young minds with playful, enriching language that grows with your child. ## Overview The Gruffalo is a hardcover rhyming picture book featuring 24 glossy pages, authored by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. With over 18 million copies sold globally, it’s a beloved bedtime staple that combines engaging storytelling, rich vocabulary, and vibrant illustrations to captivate children aged 2-6 and their families. ## Description The nation's favourite bedtime story! Walk into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake, and a hungry Gruffalo. The perfect rhyming picture book for the family bookshelf. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is a modern classic and a worldwide bestselling phenomenon with over 18 million copies sold. This award-winning story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtime routines of generations of children. Perfect for reading aloud, the playful verse and beloved characters will delight young readers for years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo . Review: Fun story and high quality book - Excellent book. Engaging and funny story, long enough without being too long or dragged out. Some different words that keep kids amused. Beautiful illustrations and good quality board book and colours. Highly recommend for 2-6 year olds, each age will find something different to like in this book. Review: Very Interesting read - 1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from desertcart. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺ ## Features - Binding : Hardcover - Pages : 24 - Publisher : Macmillan Children'S Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,253 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children's Horror & Ghost Stories (Books) #2 in Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures Tales for Children #3 in Children's Books on Mystery & Wonders | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,852 Reviews | ## Images ![The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910MB0kxRgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun story and high quality book *by C***R on 27 June 2026* Excellent book. Engaging and funny story, long enough without being too long or dragged out. Some different words that keep kids amused. Beautiful illustrations and good quality board book and colours. Highly recommend for 2-6 year olds, each age will find something different to like in this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Interesting read *by G***. on 27 August 2020* 1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from Amazon. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must buy *by A***R on 11 March 2025* What a book.amazing .don't think much .kids will love it 3 to 6 yrs ## Frequently Bought Together - The Gruffalo (The Gruffalo, 1) - The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]: Eric Carle - The Snail and the Whale --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/77255800-the-gruffalo-the-classic-rhyming-picture-book-adventure-and-must](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/77255800-the-gruffalo-the-classic-rhyming-picture-book-adventure-and-must) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*