It's a monster birthday!

This year the Gruffalo is celebrating 20 years. Happy birthday, Gruffalo!

Find out more about the books, play fun games, join a singalong, download free activity sheets, discover your next new read, and more!

Gruffalo activities

Fun-filled Family Favourites Activity Pack

Meet a hungry king, a hairy troll and a band of fussy-eating pirates, a vegetarian T-rex, a granny with the moozles and a flying bath, in this fun-filled pack of activities based on the books by award-winning picture book duo Julia Donaldson and David Roberts!

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The Gruffalo - Colouring Sheet

Colour in the scariest monster in the deep dark wood.

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Upcoming events

Ready for a Julia Donaldson singalong?

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The Gruffalo Song in Makaton

Julia Donaldson, her husband Malcolm, and a special guest perform The Gruffalo Song with Makaton signs. The Makaton Charity have been delighted to work with Julia on The Gruffalo Song and have also developed some guides to using Makaton signs and symbols when reading the book. Details can be found at: https://www.makaton.org/shop/shopping/downloadDetails/TheGruffalo

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Monkey Puzzle in Makaton

The Makaton Charity have been delighted to work with Julia on the Monkey Puzzle song and have also developed some guides to using Makaton signs and symbols when reading the book. Details can be found at: https://www.makaton.org/shop/shopping/downloadDetails/Monkey-Puzzle

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