Overview

• The new Gruffalo picture book, scheduled for September 2026, marks the first sequel since 2004's 'The Gruffalo's Child.'
• Inspired by a National Literacy Trust campaign, Julia Donaldson revisited an old story idea to develop the sequel.
• Axel Scheffler, initially hesitant about another Gruffalo book, joined after reading Donaldson's new text and has begun illustrating.
• Macmillan Children’s Books will partner with global charities, including the National Literacy Trust, to promote children’s reading and storytelling.
• The Gruffalo series, a cultural phenomenon, has sold millions of copies, been translated into 113 languages, and inspired films, plays, and merchandise.