Explore the captivating world of The Gruffalo through its delightful story and coloring pages. Each page tells a unique tale, inviting you to add your creative touch. Immerse yourself in the narrative, coloring characters and scenes to make them come alive.
Once upon a time, in the deep dark wood, lived a clever little mouse. He loved taking walks and exploring the forest, using his imagination and wit to outsmart any danger that crossed his path. One day, as he ventured through the woods, he encountered three predators: a fox, an owl, and a snake.
The Encounter with the Fox
The fox, with hungry eyes, invited the mouse to his underground home for a meal. But the quick-witted mouse, thinking on his feet, politely declined, claiming he had a lunch date with a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo. The mouse described the Gruffalo with “terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.” The idea of becoming the Gruffalo’s meal frightened the fox, who hurriedly ran away.
Coloring Page: Fox from Gruffalo Coloring Page
The Wise Owl’s Turn
Next, the mouse encountered the wise owl, who too saw the little creature as a potential snack. But the mouse, using his cunning skills once more, told the owl about his lunch plans with the Gruffalo, claiming the Gruffalo’s favorite dish was owl ice cream. The alarmed owl quickly flew off, not wanting to be turned into a chilly treat.
Coloring Page: Owl from Gruffalo Coloring Page
Confronting the Sly Snake
As the mouse continued his journey, he met the slithery snake, whose appetite was also piqued by the sight of the tiny mouse. However, the mouse, undeterred, cleverly informed the snake about his Gruffalo lunch, insisting that the Gruffalo adored a scrambled snake. The snake, terrified at the thought, slithered away in fear.
Coloring Page: Snake from Gruffalo Coloring Page
A Surprising Encounter
The mouse, amused by his own imaginative tales, felt confident as he continued through the woods. But to his astonishment, he stumbled upon a real Gruffalo, with “terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.” The Gruffalo, looking exactly as the mouse had described him, growled at the tiny creature, intending to make him his next meal.
Coloring Page: Gruffalo Encountering the Mouse Coloring Page
The Mouse’s Cunning Plan
But the clever mouse didn’t panic. Instead, he hatched a plan to save himself. He boldly declared that he was the “scariest creature in this deep dark wood” and invited the Gruffalo to walk beside him and witness the fear he instilled in the other animals. The mouse took the Gruffalo to meet the fox, the owl, and the snake, who all scurried away in fright at the sight of the supposed fearsome duo.
Coloring Page: Gruffalo and Other Animals Coloring Page
Gruffalo Crumble to the Rescue
Believing that the other animals were terrified of the mouse, the Gruffalo started to fear the little creature himself. The mouse further convinced the Gruffalo that his favorite food was Gruffalo crumble, a delectable dish that would be prepared by the mouse himself. Terrified at the thought of being the main ingredient, the Gruffalo hurriedly fled, leaving the mouse to bask in the glory of his cunning victory.
Coloring Page: Gruffalo and the Mouse Coloring Page
The Mouse’s Triumph
With the Gruffalo gone, the mouse returned to his nut tree, proud of his cleverness and imagination. He realized that bravery and quick thinking could help him overcome any challenge, no matter how big or scary it seemed.
Coloring Page: Mouse from Gruffalo Coloring Page
The Moral of the Story
The Gruffalo’s tale teaches us the power of imagination, creativity, and courage. It reminds us that sometimes, the smallest and cleverest among us can outwit the biggest and fiercest. The story encourages children to use their minds and believe in themselves, even in the face of challenges. It also emphasizes the importance of friendship, as the mouse’s quick thinking helped him form an unexpected bond with the Gruffalo.
The Gruffalo’s adventurous journey, filled with wit, humor, and imagination, has captured the hearts of children and adults alike. Its rhyming couplets and colorful illustrations by Axel Scheffler make it a delightful read-aloud story.
