‘El Grubalo’ will return for more than 20 years with his first book next year

It is hairy. He has sharp teeth. It has been mocked by a mouse. He has come back. Yes, the family’s preferred ‘El Grubalo’ will return to the bookstore in a new adventure next year, which is the first of the monster For more than two decades. Macmillan Children’s Books Publishing House has confirmed the news, promising a British writer’s new story Julia DonaldsonAfter 1999 ‘El Crufolo’ and ‘Son of the Group of Committee’ in 2004.

The first two books, one of the topic of the most popular children, are available in 113 languages ​​and talks, and they are sold 18.2 million copies worldwide. The original book of ‘El Crufalo’ has been replaced to plays and animated image OscarIt is worth watching it. The new story, without the title, is scheduled for September 2026.

According to Donaldson, ‘El Crubalo’ is said to have been inspired to write the third story National Foundation (NLT) used previous stories in his work Encourage children to read.

“In fact, the basic idea of ​​history has long been to me, but I can’t think of how to make it“Donaldson asked to announce the next book.” It is not until NLT is used to two Books As part of its ‘Early Words Matter’ project (first words), I encouraged my idea to get out of the drawer and turn it into a very satisfactory story once and for all. Surprised me, I got it. “

“Of course, I was very glad when Aksel joined this project. I have seen the wonderful paintings he created for the new book now,” Donaldson added. That’s the German Illustrator Acchall Shefler This has come back and this is the best news for ‘El Grufallo’ fans.

“Never say never to say. How to get it? Can I deny myself? Not sure, “Shefler said.

Macmillan NLT and other beneficial organizations around the world to publish the new book, which with plans to increase an international campaign The children’s reading And storytelling. NLT’s Managing Director Jonathan Douglas announced: “It is necessary to read and share stories Early speech and language development From children, Julia Donaldson and Axel Shefler cannot think about a great way to illuminate and read their children with ‘El Crufolo’ magic and influence. “

The third book of ‘El Crubalo’ will reach shelves in September 2026.

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