The Gruffalo is a beloved children’s picture book authored by Julia Donaldson and published by Macmillan Pub Ltd on April 5, 2001. The story follows the clever mouse as it outsmarts various forest creatures by inventing the Gruffalo—a fearsome beast—to avoid becoming their meal. With its enchanting narrative and vivid illustrations, this book is a perfect introduction to storytelling for young readers. Its ISBN-13 number is 978-0333710937 and it contains 32 pages.