The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo is a fictional character from a children's rhymed tale created by author Julia Donaldson. The hero can simultaneously scare — his appearance resembles that of forest fairy-tale monsters. At the same time, he is comical — according to the plot of the book, it turns out that there is someone scarier than this giant. The Gruffalo book collection is a wonderful gift for a child who loves to read. But even if reading is not their favorite activity, the Gruffalo set should find a place on the bookshelf. The story of this character will surely leave a mark in your child's heart.
Who is the Gruffalo?
In a child's understanding, it represents a monster, a creature that lives in the forest. It has fangs, horns, and claws. It is not hard to guess that this is the entire set of classic features of a monster. Of course, it devours everyone it encounters. For a child, this may seem frightening, as the desire to devour vividly characterizes any scary character, and among them, the most famous are the Wolf, Baba Yaga, and Barmaley. One of the main fears of any child is the fear of being swallowed. That is why it so often "materializes" in fairy tales: with the help of the book about Gruffalo, a child can confront the "drawn" fear and at the same time overcome it.
It is worth buying the Gruffalo book because its appeal lies in the following:
- The appeal of the main character lies in the fact that he embodies childhood fears. The child intuitively "tames" his fear, learning to negotiate with it.
- the fairy tale finds a real counterbalance to fear. A tiny mouse stands up to the fearsome creature — a character with whom a child can easily identify;
- a classic plot where the small can stand up to the large, and the fact that fear can be fought against is memorable and beneficial.