The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child (2012)

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Based on the children's picture book by author Julia Donaldson, this animated tale follows a creature called the Gruffalo and his young daughter, who wants to explore life outside of their clearing despite her father's warnings of a Big Bad Mouse that lurks in the forest. ~ Tracie Cooper,… More

In Theaters
Sep 1, 2012 Limited
Kidtoon Films

Critic Reviews

  • Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media

    Some peril in sweet storybook sequel.

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  • Byron B


    One of the honorable mentions in the Oscar nominated animated shorts program. This sequel again uses Helena Bonham Carter as a mother squirrel to narrate the rhyming fable. The same snake, owl, and fox who appeared in the Oscar nominated short from a couple years ago play lesser parts… More

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