The Gruffalo

CD-Audio

Main Details

Title The Gruffalo
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Read by Imelda Staunton
Physical Properties
Format:CD-Audio
Dimensions(mm): Height 125,Width 141
ISBN/Barcode 9781405005180
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Children's (6-12)
Edition Unabridged edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Pan Macmillan
Imprint Macmillan Digital Audio
Publication Date 20 September 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The bestselling modern classic - with an ancient twist! The award-winning story of The Gruffalo, in which a clever little mouse outwits the creatures of the deep dark wood, is the perfect picture book, loved by children and adults the world over. Now Macmillan is proud to publish this timeless story in Latin. Set in forty-six elegiac couplets, the translation draws on the language and style of the classical poets to brilliantly capture the rhythm and mischievous spirit of the original story.

Author Biography

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a star author and illustrator team within the children's book world and the creators of many best-selling and prize-winning books. The winning combination of Julia's rhyming stories and Axel's humorous illustrations has brought them huge international success, with their books being translated into over 27 languages.

Reviews

One of the best picture books ever written. * Sun * A modern classic. * Observer *