About Gruffalo Picture Book By Julia Donaldson 

All was quiet in the deep dark wood, until . . .
10th September 2026

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years. This
fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved
characters and is destined to become a classic.

Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first – pre-order now!

Julia Donaldson said “I really hope that children – and adults too – will enjoy the new
story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be. I was delighted
when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I’ve seen the brilliant
sketches he’s already done for the new book.”

Axel Scheffler said “. . . One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and
inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I
have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I’m not
completely out of practice.””

There are so many options I'm not sure what to choose! 

Courier Orders

Once your parcel has been collected you will receive an email confirming that your order is on its way. This email includes your tracking number and a link to track your delivery progress on the relevant courier's website. 

 All Courier orders are dispatched within 1-3 business days

Bob Box Click-and-Collect

When you shop online, you can opt to have your parcel delivered to a Bob Box locker during checkout. After your parcel is delivered, you have 48 hours to pick it up from your chosen location. To find out more, go to https://www.bobbox.co.za/how-it-works/

Pargo Click and Collect

We now offer Pargo collection points. Please see collection points at checkout.  You can see more Pargo Click and Collect FAQ's here

Branch Collection

In-store collection available within 5 to 10 working days

Select the Pick Up option at checkout and choose your closest Reader's Warehouse branch 

Not sure which Reader's Warehouse is closest to you? Have a look at our handy Store Locator & find your new favourite store.

Once your order is complete and has arrived at your chosen Reader's Warehouse store one of our friendly book enthusiasts will be in touch.

Please take note that we will only hold your order for a period of 1 MONTH at your selected store.  If you haven't collected after 1 month it will be returned to head office and your account will be credited with the amount of your order. 

NB:  If you decide to have your order couriered to you after its been delivered to your chosen store for pick up,  you will be charged an additional courier fee. 

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
See conditions and procedure in our return FAQs

All sound a bit confusing? Our friendly Customer Care Agents are able to take all the work out of tracking your order. Simply contact us on incoming@readerswarehouse.co.za or to speak to a human please call (021) 7056812.

Please Note: Like all human beings we do require sleep, our Customer Care Agents are only available during working hours.

Hint: Please make sure you have given us your correct address and contact number for deliveries otherwise there will be delays.