The Gruffalo

アメリカの空港で”the room on the broom”を購入して気に入り、同じ作者が書いたこちらも購入。 リズミカルなライムに、どこかで聞いたことのあるような内容ではあるものの、起承転結というんでしょう？ストーリーの流れがなんともオシャレで毎晩子供に読み聞かせたい絵本です。絵もハッキリしているしストーリーの雰囲気にあっていて、最高の作品だと思います。

イギリスに住む友人からバッファローのパジャマを貰い、それまで知らなかったバッファローの絵本を探し、Amazonが安価だったので購入。バッファローとマウスのやり取りが面白い。3歳の子供も満足ですす。

What an incredible magical combination of author and artist, and what an outstanding set of books this collaboration has produced. The Gruffalo is an amazing tale that reminds me of many stories I read as a child: It has a wonderful combination of characters like The Little Red Hen, a sequence of events similar to The Old Woman and Her Pig, and the magical elements of many fairy tales. I believe Julia Donaldson is every bit as talented in creating rhyme as the great Dr. Seuss. The language has exceptional flow and makes this a fantastic read aloud book. Both children and adults will marvel at the ingenuity of our tiny hero on his journey, as well as his charm. The artwork is brilliant, and the story is superb. I recommend The Gruffalo for everyone who loves great stories and beautiful children's books. J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles

ネズミが森に食べ物を探しに歩きます。 出会う動物達に襲われない為に 『僕はグラッファロー(怪獣？)と待ち合わせしてるんだ』と 架空の生き物の話をして襲われるのを逃れていきますが･･･ なんとその架空の生き物に出会ってしまいます！！！ さてどうしましょう〜 音源には歌も入っていて楽しいです♪

サイズはたて27Ｘよこ21.5のおおきめです。Gruffaloのなんともユニークな容姿がいいです。絵本の中のきつねやふくろうたちは怖がってにげてしまいますが、ちいさなお子さんでも彼に親しみを持てるのではないでしょうか。お話の筋は定番タイプでねずみが自衛のためつくりだしたGruffaloがほんとうに現れるというものです。英文の量は少ない方ではありませんが筋がわかり易いので暗唱にも向くように思います。例えば幼稚園の年長さんでこの本が気に入れば10回ほど読んであげればかなりいえるようになるのではないでしょうか。付属のCDはナレーターのImelda Stauntonがすばらしく、こんな風に読んであげるとよいのだと大いに触発されます。小鳥のさえずりなどの効果音が入っています。（13:04) また、Gruffaloの描写の部分を歌った曲が入っています。２回くりかえしたあとカラオケが１回です。(曲3:02) 歌もImelda Stauntonですがパンチが効いていてリズム感があってとてもよいです。CDの分価格はあがりますが思い切って買ってよかったと満足しています。

The size is not wort the price, it does have the same feeling as a big book with big pictures for a child

Tolles Buch, meine Kinder sind begeistert! Der Grüffelo ist bei uns zuhause inzwischen ein absoluter Klassiker. Die Reime sind humorvoll, rhythmisch und machen beim Vorlesen richtig Spaß – selbst nach dem zehnten Mal. Die Geschichte ist spannend, aber gleichzeitig nicht zu gruselig, sodass auch jüngere Kinder gut folgen können. Besonders gefällt mir, wie clever die kleine Maus ist und wie sie mit Mut und Fantasie jedes größere Tier austrickst. Die Illustrationen sind liebevoll und detailreich, sodass meine Kinder immer wieder neue Kleinigkeiten entdecken. Auch die Botschaft des Buches – dass man mit Köpfchen oft weiterkommt als mit Stärke – finde ich sehr schön. Insgesamt ein wunderbares Kinderbuch, das wir uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen können.

Bought it for my kid as one of the first books and she loved it.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a timeless children’s classic that never loses its magic. The story of the clever little mouse outwitting his predators with the myth of the Gruffalo is both funny and smart, teaching children about courage, creativity, and quick thinking. The rhyming text flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud—parents will love it just as much as kids do. Axel Scheffler’s illustrations are charming, colourful, and full of personality, bringing the woodland creatures to life in a way that instantly captures young imaginations. It’s no wonder this book has become a staple on every child’s bookshelf—perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading. Pros: • Engaging, rhythmic storytelling that’s fun to read aloud • Beautiful, vibrant illustrations • Encourages imagination and problem-solving • Appeals to children and adults alike Cons: • None—it’s a must-have! Overall: 5/5 – A wonderfully written and illustrated classic that delights children of all ages. A true essential for every home library

Fun, Smart, Well-Written, and Has a Great Message/Lesson I've read my 19-month-old daughter 2-5 books a day and this one was by far one of her favorites. She has become a fan of longer, more complex stories and the Gruffalo has become a wonderfully fun, smart, well-written, and well-loved addition to our book collection alongside Pete the Cat! My daughter requests this over and over again...which is great because every re-reading or re-telling is rich and vibrant, with a great message and lesson at the end as well as fun little easter eggs to find on every page. Very fun, would buy this again!

We came across this book in a park. It had been left by someone as a "Travelling Book", so we took it home to check it out. I read it to my daughter (19 months at the time) and she fell in love with it. She carried it around, flipping through the pages with excitement and "reading" it to us over and over. I explained that the book wasn't for keeping and that we would have to share it with someone else soon. She held it to her heart and shouted, "I LOVE this book!" with deep sincerity. Sooooo, I tracked one down online and bought it through Amazon. It's been months since we first found the book and she still loves it. She still "reads" it daily and gives it a kiss before putting it aside. As a parent, I think this is a great book. I love the art style and actually got a sense of nostalgia as some of the forest images brought back childhood memories of time spent in the Northern woods where I grew up. Also, it was a joy to find that the writing flows beautifully. Some rhyming books seem forced in places and you know the author struggled. This book has a natural flow and rhythm that is a delight to read aloud over and over and over ...