Explore The Gruffalo
Explore The Gruffalo
Listen, read along, meet the characters or revisit the story before choosing the physical Voxblock audiobook.
A screen-free physical audiobook for the Voxblock player.
The Gruffalo overview
A parent-friendly summary covering the plot, creators, characters, message and age suitability.
Read the overviewAudiobook details
How The Gruffalo works on Voxblock, who it suits, and what children need to listen screen-free.
View audiobook pageMeet the characters
Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo, with links to individual character explainers.
Explore the cast
Mouse
Quick-thinking and brave.
Meet Mouse
Fox
Smooth-talking woodland predator.
Meet Fox
Snake
Patient, sly and persuasive.
Meet Snake
Owl
A hunter who invites Mouse for tea.
Meet Owl
The Gruffalo
The monster Mouse meets for real.
Meet the GruffaloRead along while listening
Follow the text while the audiobook sample plays, supporting attention, rhythm and word familiarity.
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Listen to a short sample before deciding whether the physical Voxblock audiobook is right for your family.
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The Gruffalo audiobook on Voxblock
Let children hear The Gruffalo as a simple, screen-free audiobook. The physical Voxblock plays on the Voxblock player, so there is no phone, tablet, app or Wi-Fi to set up.
Hear the rhyme, rhythm and character voices, then add the story to your child's listening shelf when you are ready.
A screen-free audiobook
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Why listen this way?
A screen-free way to revisit a familiar story
The rhythm and repetition of The Gruffalo make it especially well suited to audio. Children can hear fluent reading, follow the voices and return to favourite moments while still engaging with the language of the book.
Because Voxblock is physical and simple to use, children can choose the story and listen independently, while parents avoid another app or screen.
Animals-Mice
JUV019000 Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories,
JUV002000 Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General
YFQ Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories,
YFP Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
The Gruffalo audiobook questions
Listening answers
Practical answers for families deciding whether this is the right Voxblock audiobook.
How do children listen to The Gruffalo audiobook?
Children place the physical Gruffalo audiobook on the Voxblock player and press play. There is no app, tablet, phone or Wi-Fi setup needed.
Do I need a Voxblock player?
Yes. Voxblock audiobooks are designed to play on the Voxblock player. If you already have a player, you can add The Gruffalo as another physical story block.
What age is The Gruffalo audiobook for?
The story is most often enjoyed by children in the early picture-book years, roughly ages 3 to 7, though older children may still enjoy the rhyme and familiar characters.
Who narrates The Gruffalo audiobook and how long is it?
The Gruffalo audiobook is narrated by Imelda Staunton and runs for about 25 minutes. You can also check the Runtime & details section on this page for the latest product data.
Where can I buy The Gruffalo Voxblock?
You can buy the physical audiobook block here: The Gruffalo Voxblock.
Explore the story
Want the story or character guide?
Revisit the plot, check the main characters, then come back to listen when the story feels familiar.