The Gruffalo
Summary:
A clever mouse on her way through the forest meets a fox, an owl, and a snake, dangerous predators who want to eat her! But thanks to her ingenuity, she manages to escape from dangerous situations. Thanks to its original story and illustrations, this book has become one of the most-read picture books in the world. This engaging, rhyming, entertaining, and at times slightly scary story about the monster Gruffalo shows children that even the most terrifying monster may not be so frightening after all.
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
This entertaining story for the youngest readers shows that even the weak can defend themselves against the strong and dangerous without violence if they are resourceful enough—and that even creatures that seem frightening at first glance may not be an enemy. Gender-neutral animal characters allow readers to identify with the clever mouse and immerse themselves in the story without limitations.