The Gruffalo is back in a new book

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For more than 20 years the Gruffalo has been roaming in the deep dark wood but now, he is back.

The famous character will return in 2026 in a new book by author Julia Donaldson.

The book will be the third of the Gruffalo's tales following the 1999 best selling original and the 2004 sequel The Gruffalo's Child.

As well as the original author being back on board, the book will also be illustrated by Axel Scheffler who illustrated the original book.

Donaldson said she was "delighted" that he will be working alongside her.

The first picture book sees a humble mouse encounter a range of animals including a fox, a snake and an owl in the deep dark wood.

The mouse then finally encounters the Gruffalo himself.

If you have read the book you will know what happens next.

Illustrator Axel Scheffler will also be working with Julia Donaldson on the new book

The books are among the most popular children's titles in the world and publisher Macmillan says the first two books have sold 18 million copies.

So, what might the story be in the sequel do you think? And will you be reading it? Let us know in the comments below.