Gruffalo Granny
| Author | Julia Donaldson |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Axel Scheffler |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
| Publication date | 10 September 2026 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Preceded by | The Gruffalo's Child |
Gruffalo Granny is an upcoming British children's picture book by writer and playwright Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It is a sequel to The Gruffalo's Child, released 22 years prior, and is set to be published on 10 September 2026.
Plot
The book features a new character who is the mother of the Gruffalo.[1]
Background
In April 2025, Donaldson confirmed that a new book in The Gruffalo series would be published in September 2026.[2][3] She added that she had thought of the initial concept "a long time ago", and was motivated to expand on it by the National Literacy Trust's inclusion of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child in a campaign promoting child literacy.[4][5][6] She also cited her experience as a grandmother as inspiration for the story.[7]
On 6 February 2026, the title of the new work was revealed as Gruffalo Granny along with a publication date of 10 September of that year.[8][9][10] Promotion included projection of artwork by Scheffler featured in the book on the British Library[11] and the Mitchell Library[12][13] on the same day.[14]
References
- ↑ Glynn, Paul (6 February 2026). "Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book". BBC News. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Knight, Lucy (30 April 2025). "Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Twidale, Susanna (1 May 2025). "Gruffalo to return in first new book in 20 years". The Independent. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Youngs, Ian (1 May 2025) [30 April 2025]. "After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventure". BBC News. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Julia Donaldson announces new Gruffalo book to hit the shelves in 2026". The Herald. Glasgow. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Stolworthy, Jacob (6 February 2026). "Gruffalo family to expand in new Julia Donaldson book 27 years after original". The Independent. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo book". BBC News. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "It's the return of the Gruffalo, don't you know?". The Scotsman. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Julia Donaldson reveals new character for third Gruffalo". Sky News. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Gruffalo Granny: Title of long-awaited third book announced 27 years after original". ITV News. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Harding, Laura (6 February 2026). "Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny: I'm a big fan of grandmotherhood". The Independent. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Pizzuto-Pomaco, Josh (8 February 2026). "Glasgow lit up by artwork from Julia Donaldson's new Gruffalo book". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Gruffalo book launch at The Mitchell". Glasgow Life. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "'Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay': new story to be released in September". The Guardian. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 April 2026.