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"Meet the newest member of the deep dark wood. Gruffalo Granny is the brand-new picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler the first Gruffalo adventure in more than twenty years. When Granny comes to stay with the Gruffalo family, only the finest welcome will do… but the clever little mouse has his own ideas about who ends up on the menu.
Written in Donaldson''s trademark bouncing rhyme and brought to life by Scheffler''s warm, characterful illustrations, this hardback is a read-aloud treat for a whole new generation of Gruffalo fans and for the grown-ups who grew up with the original.
Published 10 September 2026 · Hardback · Ages 3+
Already a fan of the deep dark wood? Revisit the one that started it all with The Gruffalo, keep little hands busy with The Gruffalo Magic Painting Book, or introduce the youngest readers with The Gruffalo Little Library. Browse the full Julia Donaldson collection and more children''s picture books at Chapters Bookstore.
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The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
The 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."
FAQs
"When is Gruffalo Granny released?
Gruffalo Granny is published on 10 September 2026 in hardback. You can order your copy now from Chapters Bookstore."
"What age is Gruffalo Granny suitable for?
Like the rest of the series, it''s aimed at children aged around 3 and up, making it ideal for preschoolers, early readers and bedtime read-alouds."
"Who is Gruffalo Granny?
She''s a brand-new character in the series a member of the Gruffalo''s own family who comes to visit in this latest adventure, with all the beloved faces from the deep dark wood returning alongside her."
"When did Gruffalo Granny come out?
Gruffalo Granny was published on 10 September 2026 in hardback and audiobook. It''s the first new Gruffalo book in over 20 years, following The Gruffalo (1999) and The Gruffalo''s Child (2004). Order your copy now from Chapters Bookstore."
"What is the biggest bookshop in Dublin?
Chapters Bookstore on Parnell Street is Ireland''s largest independent bookshop, spread over two floors at the Ivy Exchange with more than 200,000 new titles and over 20,000 second-hand books. "
- Publisher Name:Pan Macmillan
- Product Format:Hardback
- ISBN: 9781035065516
- Author:Donaldson, Julia
- Publication Date:2026-09-10
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