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Shetland Gruffalo

Shetland Gruffalo

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
32
Published
2015
Language
English
Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalLightheartedAdventurous

Genres

Children's Books Folklore

Authors

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Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson CBE (born Julia Catherine Shields; born 16 September 1948) is an English writer and playwright, and the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate. She is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She originally wrote songs for children's television but has concentrated on writing books since the words of one of her songs, "A Squash and a Squeeze", were made into a c...

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Laureen Johnson

Laureen Johnson is an author known for her children's book, Shetland Gruffalo. Her writing often features unique settings and memorable characters for young readers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Shetland Gruffalo a translation or a new story?

    This book is a Scots language edition of the original 'The Gruffalo', specifically translated into the Shetland dialect. It retains the core narrative and illustrations of the beloved original story.

  • How does this book relate to other Gruffalo books?

    This edition is a direct translation of the first 'Gruffalo' book into the Shetland dialect, rather than a new installment in the series. It offers a unique linguistic experience for readers familiar with the original English version.