After more than 20 years, one of the most successful children’s books of all time is getting another installment. A new book in 'The Gruffalo' series, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated ...

The pair previously teamed up on The Gruffalo in 1999 and the 2004 follow-up The Gruffalo's Child. More than 18.2 million copies were sold, according to Macmillan Children's Books.

LONDON – English writer Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo, the globally popular children’s character, will return in a new storybook in 2026, publisher Macmillan Children’s Books said on May 1.

The original Gruffalo book has been adapted into plays and an Academy Award-nominated animated film – which is well worth seeking out. ETA for the new, as-yet-untitled story? September 2026.

The first two books, "The Gruffalo" (1999) and "The Gruffalo’s Child” (2004), have become international bestsellers, selling a combined 18.2 million copies worldwide.

The first picture book saw a humble mouse encounter a fox, a snake and an owl in the deep, dark wood - before meeting the Gruffalo itself, and tricking the furry monster into being scared of it ...

Yes, family favourite Gruffalo is returning to bookshelves next year in a brand new adventure – the monster’s first in more than two decades. Publisher Macmillan Children’s Books confirmed the news ...

The original was released in 1999. A sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child, was published in 2004. Macmillan Children’s Books has announced that a third book will be released in 2026.

New Gruffalo book to hit shelves - for the first time in 20 years By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN Published: 19:47 EDT, 30 April 2025 | Updated: 19:53 EDT, 30 April 2025 ...

The first two books, "The Gruffalo" (1999) and "The Gruffalo’s Child” (2004), have become international bestsellers, selling a combined 18.2 million copies worldwide.

This new picture book marks a return to the Gruffalo universe, more than 20 years after its last release. Donaldson said in a statement, “It’s always a challenge to write a sequel.” ...