The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1 — was the #59 best-selling book on Amazon UK in 2026.
Details
| Peak position | #59 (of 1 year charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2026 |
| Category | Children's Books › Literature & Fiction › Classics |
| This edition published | 21 April 2016 |
| Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Pages | 32 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781509804757 |
| ISBN-10 | 1509804757 |
| Price range | £0.01 – £7.00 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
In 2026 it finished at #59 in Amazon UK’s annual Top 100 books. That year’s #1 was The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (The housemaid series, 1) by Freida McFadden.
Around it in 2026
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- #59 The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read…
- #60 Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics)
- #61 The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times by Florence Knapp
- #62 Wild Dark Shore: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026 by Charlotte McConaghy
More best-sellers from Julia Donaldson
- Julia Donaldson — peak #12, 2026
- The Gruffalo (The Gruffalo, 1) — peak #28, 2005–2024
- Stick Man — peak #41, 2008–2026
- Zog — peak #42, 2010–2026
- The Smeds and the Smoos — peak #47, 2020–2026
- Tabby McTat: 1 — peak #63, 2023–2026
- The Baddies: a wickedly funny picture book from the creators of The G… — peak #74, 2022
- Jonty Gentoo - The Adventures of a Penguin The Number One Bestseller … — peak #76, 2026
Chart History
FAQs
Was "The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1" a bestseller?
The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1 — was the #59 best-selling book on Amazon UK in 2026.
What was the best-selling book of 2026?
"The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (The housemaid series, 1)" by Freida McFadden was the #1 best-selling book on Amazon UK in 2026. "The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1" finished at #59 that year.
What other books by Julia Donaldson were bestsellers?
"Julia Donaldson" (peak #12, 2026); "The Gruffalo (The Gruffalo, 1)" (peak #28, 2005–2024); "Stick Man" (peak #41, 2008–2026); "Zog" (peak #42, 2010–2026); "The Smeds and the Smoos" (peak #47, 2020–2026).