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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacob Stolworthy

Gruffalo family to expand in new Julia Donaldson book 27 years after original

“His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back.” It could only be one thing: The Gruffalo, one of the greatest monsters in children’s literature, which is making a grand return this year.

Julia Donaldson has announced a new Gruffalo book, titled Gruffalo Granny, which will arrive 22 years after the last story in the series.

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