Gruffalo Granny, the brand-new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book, and the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, hits our gift shop on 10th September. The very next day, be among the very first in the country to hear it read aloud at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo!
To celebrate, we’re hosting two special storytime sessions on 11th September, alongside a limited number of copies of the book available to buy in our gift shop from the 10th, and a life-size Gruffalo Granny cutout waiting for photos in the deep dark… zoo.
Be among the first in the country to hear Gruffalo Granny, the new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book, read aloud, with two storytime sessions on Friday 11th September 2026:
🕦 11:30am – Little Explorers Session
🕓 4:00pm – After-School Session
Both sessions are included with standard zoo admission, and free for members.
Extra highlights:
The book goes on sale in the gift shop from 10th September (limited stock)
Grannies visit free on 11th September – just ask at the admissions desk
Life-size Gruffalo Granny cutout for photos around the zoo
Join us!: Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
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