--- product_id: 77255800 title: "The Gruffalo" price: "AED 32" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/77255800-the-gruffalo store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 30K+ reviews 13.5M+ copies sold worldwide 24 durable hardcover pages The Gruffalo **Price:** AED 32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Dive into the deep dark wood where imagination meets timeless adventure! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gruffalo - **How much does it cost?** AED 32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/77255800-the-gruffalo) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Bestseller Phenomenon:** Join millions of families worldwide who trust The Gruffalo as a must-have staple in children’s literature. - • **Timeless Classic, Modern Design:** Experience the nation’s favorite bedtime story with a fresh, eye-catching cover that stands out on any shelf. - • **Perfect Gift for Future Bookworms:** A beautifully finished hardcover that’s as collectible as it is readable—ideal for gifting or growing your child’s library. - • **Durable Hardcover for Little Hands:** 24 thick, glossy pages built to withstand enthusiastic young readers aged 3-6, perfect for storytime and beyond. - • **Award-Winning Rhymes & Vocabulary Builder:** Engage your child with simple yet enriching rhymes that boost early language skills and spark imagination. ## Overview The Gruffalo is a hardcover children’s book featuring 24 thick, glossy pages designed for durability and easy handling by young readers aged 3-6. Authored by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this award-winning rhyming story has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and holds a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 30,000 reviews. It’s a beloved modern classic that combines engaging storytelling with vocabulary-building rhymes, making it a must-have for any child’s library. ## Description The nation's favourite bedtime story! In this classic board book format with a fresh cover design! 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. No home should be without The Gruffalo! This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book and A Squash and a Squeeze. Review: Very Interesting read - 1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from desertcart. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺ Review: Must buy - What a book.amazing .don't think much .kids will love it 3 to 6 yrs ## Features - Binding : Hardcover - Pages : 24 - Publisher : Macmillan Children'S Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,294 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children's Horror & Ghost Stories (Books) #2 in Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures Tales for Children #2 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,726 Reviews | ## Images ![The Gruffalo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910MB0kxRgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Interesting read *by G***. on 27 August 2020* 1.Get up and presentation- Big book. Thick,medium glossy pages. Suitable to endure the handling of a 4-5 yrs. Lovely colorful pictures to understand the story and attract them. 2. About 26 pages long, meaningfull story with great philosophy. More pictures, less word- perfect for a budding little reader . 3. Rhyming lines. Simple enough, to be understandable, enriching enough to build their vocabulary. 4. Perfect delivery from Amazon. Original version. Already bought The Gruffalo's Child ☺ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must buy *by A***R on 11 March 2025* What a book.amazing .don't think much .kids will love it 3 to 6 yrs ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny and nice story *by S***W on 6 June 2024* I bought this for my son. The board book is sturdy and the prints are so clear. The price is also affordable for the quality. Since I have a prime shopping membership the book was delivered the next day itself. It's so fun to read it along with my son. He really enjoyed the images and the whole experience. It's a good thing to introduce books to your little ones instead of letting them watch the mobile phones all day. Planning to buy other books in the series as well!! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Gruffalo (The Gruffalo, 1) - The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]: Eric Carle - The Snail and the Whale --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/77255800-the-gruffalo](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/77255800-the-gruffalo) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*