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Jon Kay’s Live Gruffalo Drawing for Southport School Inspires Emotional Outpouring

Viewers are flooding social media with support following the donation of Axel Scheffler’s sketches to a Southport school in memory of young victim Elsie.

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Overview

  • Jon Kay shared a video of Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler drawing a rabbit and a frog live on BBC Breakfast.
  • Shortly after the sketch was made, it was given to teachers at Elsie’s school to inspire her classmates following the Southport tragedy.
  • Thousands of viewers reacted on social media, with many saying they were moved to tears by the gesture.
  • Commenters expressed sorrow for Elsie and the other young victims, praising the artwork and offering condolences to their families.
  • The tribute highlights BBC Breakfast’s effort to offer a positive community message in the wake of the Southport tragedy.