The Gruffalo
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Narrated by:
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Imelda Staunton
About this listen
Read by Imelda Staunton, The Gruffalo audiobook edition, complete with a song and read-along track, brings to life the animals that live in the deep, dark wood....
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.
Walk further 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!
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.
Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all!
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Critic reviews
"Young readers will love the humor in this preposterous story.... Serve this one for a rollicking good time." (School Library Journal)
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- Todd Ayers
- 07-21-20
Fun Time
Our son thought it was fun to listen to. Narrator was fantastic, lots of energy.
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- Jonas
- 01-17-17
funny story
kids loved it, will listen to it again for shure! good lenghth and nice songs
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- CarolT
- 07-26-19
What a fantastic story. Love Imelda Staunton too!
My 4 year old daughter has had the book for about a year and just LOVES listening to it on Audible too. So well told. Love!
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- Daryl
- 01-22-10
One of the all time great childrens books
I have been reading my children the Gruffalo since they were born, and this audio book has taken that to a whole new level. It is heir favorite book, one that they enjoy listening to again and again. And so do I. Masterful story telling for children of all ages.
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- Lettie
- 11-14-17
Superb
Excellent story and brilliant narrating. My 4 yr grandson and I listen to this book repeatedly every time we’re in the car. My grandson recites along with sheer delight.
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- Bibliophile
- 12-21-17
A wonderful bedtime story
the story follows a little mouse as he makes his way through the deep dark wood only to find his imaginary creature is really alive.
the unabridged version however does have some different words to the book. however they are quite minor and do not take away from the book
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- KB
- 03-28-18
great story
my kids enjoyed every moment of this story. a great way to put a 3 and 6 year old to bed with the lights off.
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- Ally
- 03-28-11
Brilliant childrens title
This is a great title for the kids to listen to, the narration is outstanding and the Gruffalo song at the end makes it a good listen to/sing along for the kids in the car.
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- Nena
- 12-22-19
A classic
We had this on cd and my child is obsessed so we had to buy it so we could listen in other places besides the car! It’s a good length and a fun story for adults and kids alike
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- Amber Palmer
- 08-18-18
Great for kids
love it! My 3 year old listens to it at least once a week. Great listen!
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