{"product_id":"the-gruffalo-a-push-pull-and-slide-book","title":"The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"is-hidden__small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp__the-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-hidden__small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp__the-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the deep dark wood to life with little hands leading the way. The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book turns the much loved story into an interactive adventure, with moving mechanisms for children to push, pull and slide as they meet Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and, of course, the Gruffalo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this sturdy board book uses short, simple rhyming text to introduce younger children to the story and its memorable characters. The interactive pages add a hands on element to story time, encouraging little readers to explore, predict and take part as the story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely first Gruffalo book for preschoolers and a clever way to make reading feel like play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive push, pull and slide mechanisms make story time more engaging for little hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces younger readers to the much loved characters and story of The Gruffalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, simple rhyming text is easy for preschoolers to follow and enjoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands on elements encourage children to actively participate rather than simply listen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy board book format is designed to better withstand enthusiastic little readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the familiar illustrations and storytelling of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality children's book made for repeated reading, exploring and sharing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschoolers discovering The Gruffalo for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle readers who enjoy interactive books and hands on story time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging an early interest in books, stories and independent exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet time, bedtime reading and shared parent and child story time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGruffalo fans looking for a fun addition to their book collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday gifts, Christmas gifts and thoughtful gifts for young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet your child operate each moving mechanism as you read the story together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause before revealing each character and encourage your child to guess who Mouse will meet next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the illustrations to find and name animals, objects and details from the deep dark wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Gruffalo characters or woodland animals for story inspired small world play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage older preschoolers to retell parts of the story using the pictures as prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelops Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills through pushing, pulling and sliding the interactive mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly language and vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening and comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory sequencing and recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagination and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly literacy and an enjoyment of books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Board Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cspan\u003e18 x 18 x 1.8\u003c\/span\u003ecm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: 1-3 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 29\/01\/24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-wrapper__container__right__author\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUTHOR INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Gruffalo's Child\u003c\/em\u003e, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAxel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo's Child\u003c\/em\u003e, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bedtime Bear\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tickle Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMother Goose's Nursery Rhymes\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also the illustrator of the popular Pip and Posy series, and other books with Julia Donaldson including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ugly Five\u003c\/em\u003e. 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