Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny

Book cover of The Gruffalos Granny by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, showing a large brown Gruffalo standing beside a smaller green Gruffalo character in a forest setting. A yellow and orange butterfly flies to the right of the book cover, which is displayed against a light blue background.

Celebrate the new Gruffalo story

Come to the forest for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the new Gruffalo story. There’s also a visit from The Gruffalo!

You’ll be able to enjoy Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions and Gruffalo meet-and-greets at intervals throughout the day at a number of sites across the country.

What to expect

The Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny events include:

  • Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions.
  • Meet-and-greet with The Gruffalo.
  • Gruffalo Granny activity booklet and more!

There’s no need to book - just turn up and enjoy the fun. Storytelling sessions and meet-and-greets are on a first-come, first-served basis and may get busy, so arrive early to avoid missing out.

Get your copy of Gruffalo Granny

Copies of the new Gruffalo Granny book will be available to buy at the event too. 

Can’t wait? Buy your copy today from The Gruffalo website.

A open book showing illustrations of Gruffalo Granny, leaning against a tree trunk in a forest.

Where to find your nearest Gruffalo Granny event

Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny events will be happening this October half-term at:

Check the individual event pages for dates and more details.

* Storytelling session only at this event.


The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – 2026 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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