New Gruffalo Book Announced After Two-Decade Hiatus
Beloved children's author Julia Donaldson reveals a third Gruffalo book, 'Gruffalo Granny,' set for release in September, marking a return to the series after over 20 years.
Beloved children's author Julia Donaldson reveals a third Gruffalo book, 'Gruffalo Granny,' set for release in September, marking a return to the series after over 20 years.
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Macmillan announces a third Gruffalo book, 'Gruffalo Granny,' set for release in September, featuring Julia Donaldson's text and Axel Scheffler's illustrations.
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Axel Scheffler discusses the creation of The Gruffalo ahead of the new book Gruffalo Granny, revealing how his illustrations brought Julia Donaldson's classic to life.
Julia Donaldson reveals 'Gruffalo Granny', the third book in the beloved series, over 20 years after 'The Gruffalo's Child', marking a major literary event.
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RecommendedJulia Donaldson reveals 'Gruffalo Granny', the first new book in the beloved series in over two decades, calling it a significant moment in children's literature.
The long-awaited third Gruffalo book, titled Gruffalo Granny, will be published on September 10, 2026. Author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler reunite for this new children's story.
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