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New Gruffalo picture book to be released next year

Children’s book duo author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler will work on the untitled Gruffalo story to be published in September 2026.

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Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026

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Olivia Colman to read The Gruffalo’s Child for CBeebies Bedtime Stories

The sequel to Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s book is about the child of the famous Gruffalo.

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Konnie Huq launches free climate crisis ebook for UK primary schools

Children for Change contains stories, poems, and illustrations from more than 80 collaborators including Jamie Oliver, Mary Portas, David Baddiel and Adam Kay

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The top London shows and events for kids during October half term

From Paddington Bear to Tim Burton’s adventures: London’s back to the rescue with Half Term events

Evening Standard

Anish Kapoor among artists featuring in youth vote billboard campaign

Exclusive: Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler also contributes drawing encouraging young people to vote

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BookTok star Jack Edwards: ‘I got to interview the Gruffalo last year. They say don’t meet your idols’

The social media influencer on how he became a hit on BookTok, democratising book reviewing, and trying to explain to his family what he does for a living

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This brand new Gruffalo clothing collection is totally adorable and prices start from just £17.50 - these are our favourite pieces

Perfect for little Gruffalo fans, this new clothing collection is perfect for summer fun the deep dark wood with their favourite character

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I want my son to wear fun, colourful clothes – but boys’ fashion is so boring

Finding brightly coloured boyswear devoid of superheroes or heavy plant machinery is no mean feat, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Top 10 novels about motherhood

From Elena Ferrante to Taffy Brodesser-Akner, writers have captured the pressures that being a mother can inflict on marriage and on the creative self

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Opening date announced for new Gruffalo and Friends attraction coming to Blackpool

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters

Manchester Evening News

Queen Camilla impresses school kids as she shows off little-known artistic talent

During her and King Charles' first state visit to Germany, Queen Camilla visited a primary school, where she had a go at sketching - and left everybody seriously impressed

Daily Mirror

Dress up the kids for less this World Book Day with cut-price costumes at Morrisons

Options include the Gruffalo, Zog and Room on the Broom characters

Wales Online

Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author

Data shows that Patterson’s 14-year run as readers’ overall favourite has given way to the Gruffalo author

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Huge new £2.3million Gruffalo attraction to open in the UK later this year

The Gruffalo books, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to be turned into a theme park on Blackpool seafront by Merlin Entertainment, which runs Legoland and Madame Tussauds

Manchester Evening News

New Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse family attraction to open in Blackpool

It will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat in interactive play suitable for aged 10 and under

Wales Online

The Gruffalo and friends make new home at £2.3m seafront attraction

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse opens in May

Manchester Evening News

The indoor play named best in region with pirate ships, dinosaurs and indoor beaches

It's a paradise for little ones at this vast indoor play area

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Axel Scheffler: ‘To work for children, you must have optimism’

The Gruffalo illustrator, 65, on dealing with his natural pessimism, the lifelong joy of drawing and why he always tells people not to give up on their dreams

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‘I love writing for children’: Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler on their amazing shaggy dog story

The Oscar-winning actor and the Gruffalo illustrator have teamed up to create a tale about a scruffy hound. They discuss corgis, comic books and how their friendship began

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‘At first she didn’t like my drawings’: Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson on three decades of collaboration

In a rare joint interview, the creators of The Gruffalo talk about baddies, Brexit – and the bumpy beginning to their partnership

Manchester Evening News

The Gruffalo is back at The Lowry for three week run - what to expect

It will be a special first trip to the theatre for many little ones over the next three weeks, as our writer discovered

Daily Record

Internationally acclaimed Gruffalo show coming to Lanarkshire

Children and adults alike will be entertained by the exciting musical production.

Belfast Live

Children’s literary icon visits The Indian Big Lunch celebrating connected community

“Stories were shared, food was enjoyed, games were played between children and adults.”

Manchester Evening News

The country pub with incredible children's play area and riverside garden near Stockport

The pub is nestled in a stunning valley

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