“El Grofalo” will return next year with his first book in more than 20 years
propagandaIt is poetry. It has sharp teeth. He mocked the mouse. He returned. Yes, “El Grufalo”, the favorite of the family, will return to libraries next year in a new adventure, the first monster In more than two decades. MacMillan Children Books books confirmed the news, and promised a new story by the British writer Julia DonaldsonAfter “El Grufalo”, from 1999, and “Son of the Group”, from 2004.
The first two books, one of the most popular children’s titles, are available in 113 languages and accents, and they sold 18.2 million copies around the world. The original book of “El Groufalo” was adapted to the plays and the animated movie nominates OscarIt is worth seeing. The new story, which is still a title, is scheduled to be held in September 2026.
Donaldson says it was an inspiration to write the third story for “El Grofalo” after seeing how the useful organization National literacy confidence (NLT) Use the previous stories in his work Encourage children to read.
“In fact, I had the basic idea of history for a long time, however I couldn’t think about how to develop it“Donaldson said to announce the following book.” It was not until the first nlt was used books As part of the “Early Words” program (the first important words) that encouraged my idea out of the stairs and I see once and forever if I can turn it into a really satisfactory story. For my amazement, I got it. “
“Of course, I was very happy when Axel joined the project, and until now after I saw the wonderful drawings he had already made for the new book,” Donaldson added. Is this German photographer? Axel Shevler He has also returned, which is better news for “El Grúfalo” fans.
“Don’t sayA lesson I learned for me, whenever they asked me to deny the possibility of another visit to the deep and dark forest … until one day, from anywhere, a new text appeared by Julia, wonderfully and inspired. How do you get it? Can I deny myself? Of course not. “
MacMillan will be associated with NLT and other useful organizations all over the world to publish the new book, with plans to enhance an international campaign for Reading children And the story of the stories. Jonathan Douglas, CEO of NLT, announced: “Reading and exchanging stories is necessary to form Early speech and language development Of children, we cannot think about a better way to help families to light their children’s love for stories and read this with the magic and effect of “El Grufalo”, written by Julia Donaldson and Excel Sheffler. “
The third book of “El Groufalo” will reach the shelves in September 2026.
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