A wild, snowy night inspires the Gruffalo’s daughter to explore the deep dark wood. She is curious about the “Big Bad Mouse” her father fears and sets out to find him. Along the way she meets Snake, Owl, and Fox, who all point her toward the creature they think might be the mouse. At last, she finds a small mouse and threatens to eat him.
However, the quick-thinking mouse has a few tricks up his sleeve so be sure to listen to the very end to find out what happens!
📚 Reading Age & Level
- Lexile Measure: AD440L
- Grade Level: PreK–3
- Reading Age: 3–8 years
🎓 Why Parents & Teachers Love It
- Reinforces curiosity and exploration themes in a safe and familiar story.
- Uses rhythmic rhyming text to support early language development and listening skills.
- Encourages prediction and sequencing as children follow the Gruffalo’s child through her adventure.
- Features bright, expressive illustrations that help young listeners connect with characters and settings.
Want to extend your learning? Check out the hands-on resources below for activities that go along with the story.