This is a rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies, he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So, imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo.
This book is just so creative, fun, and cute. The little mouse outwits all his enemies with his cleverness. I wish there were more stories about people being clever.
The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist – does he?
The story repeats the “brains over brawn” theme, and all the characters from the original story make a cameo. It has a very important lesson too: if your parents tell you not to do something, listen to them.
I discovered the short film versions of these books years ago. I love the animation art style because it makes the characters and the story feel more alive. Plus, the little mouse looks so cute. I just want to poke his little chubby belly.