‘Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay’: new story to be released in September

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by PA MediaFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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A third book in the popular "Gruffalo" series, titled "Gruffalo Granny," will be released on September 10th by Macmillan. Author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, the creators of the original books, are reuniting for this new installment. The story features the Gruffalo's daughter receiving a visit from her Gruffalo Granny, and includes the return of familiar characters like Fox, Snake, Owl, and Mouse. Donaldson was inspired to write the sequel after her previous books were used in the National Literacy Trust's reading program. This release comes over 20 years after the publication of "The Gruffalo's Child" in 2004, the sequel to the original 1999 book, "The Gruffalo."

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