Gruffalo Granny: The New Gruffalo Picture Book by Julia Donaldson

***Published – 10th September 2026***

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All was quiet in the deep dark wood, until . . .

10th September 2026 the brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerThe Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,“Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.”Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first – pre-order now!Julia Donaldson said “I really hope that children – and adults too – will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be.

I was delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I’ve seen the brilliant sketches he’s already done for the new book.”Axel Scheffler said “. . .

One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I’m not completely out of practice.”

Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first – pre-order now!

This eagerly awaited third book, which has been over twenty years in the making, will see the introduction of Granny Gruffalo, who will join the family in this exciting new adventure that has all the hallmarks of a Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic. Readers will be reacquainted with much-loved characters from both The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child including Fox, Snake, Owl and of course, the clever mouse.