The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
This children's book tells the story of a clever mouse who uses his wits to avoid being eaten by various predators in the woods. The mouse invents a monster, the Gruffalo, to scare away a fox, an owl, and a snake, only to discover that the creature actually exists. Using his quick thinking, the mouse manages to convince the Gruffalo that he is the most feared creature in the forest, thus avoiding becoming the Gruffalo's meal.
The 1588th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 56th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))