Sure you know this creature with terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws? He has knobbly knees, and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black. He has purple prickles all over his back. Oh help! Oh no! It’s a gruffalo!

The Gruffalo’s Child is curious about the big, scary mouse. One night, while the Gruffalo is asleep, he sets out, alone through the dark forest, in search of the mouse. Exciting and funny moments alternate smoothly in this beautiful animation. You can shudder and put your hands in front of your eyes and then laugh again.