Gruffalo Granny: Axel Scheffler (Illustrator Visit)

We are thrilled to be welcoming Axel Scheffler back to the shop for an event and book signing to celebrate the highly anticipated Gruffalo Granny! Axel will be visiting us on Saturday 3rd October for a reading and live drawing event, followed by a public book signing. Tickets are very limited and in high demand, so we recommend booking as soon as possible. Please read the below information carefully.

About the illustrator: Axel Scheffler is the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man, and many more favourite picture books. Gruffalo Granny is the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years and has been highly anticipated for families worldwide. Axel is a local friend of the shop and we are lucky that he visits us for signings every year.

If you pre-ordered Gruffalo Granny with us before 10th September 2026: You will automatically receive priority booking to this event. Please check your email for instructions on how to book your space. Please do not book via this page, to avoid paying twice. Please email us if you have any questions.

About the event: Join bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler for a morning to celebrate Gruffalo Granny! It is essential to book a timeslot for this event. All tickets include a copy of Gruffalo Granny. This is the only title Axel will be signing. Axel will only have time to sign the book included in your ticket so please do not bring additional books from home. Please carefully read the timeslot options below and book your space accordingly. Please be prepared to queue and please keep in mind that we are a small space so it may be necessary to queue outside the shop. We will do our best to accommodate as many families as possible.

10:00am-10:45am - This timeslot will include a reading and live drawing (ideal for ages 3-7 - please only book this session if you are attending with young children). Book signing included.

10:45am-11:00am - Book signing only.

11:00am-11:20am - Book signing only.

11:20am-11:40am - Book signing only.

11:40am-12:00pm - Book signing only.

Children aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All tickets cover 1 family (1 book per family/ticket).

Your £14.99 ticket price will include a hardback copy of Gruffalo Granny for collection on the day of the event. This will be the only book Axel will be able to sign on the day of the event.

Please contact us in advance of the event if you are no longer able to attend. Please note, cancellations within 7 days of the event taking place will be non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend the event but would like a signed/dedicated copy of Gruffalo Granny, you can pre-order a copy to be collected/posted at a later date. Please order your copy via this link: Gruffalo Granny. To request your dedication (first name only), please follow these instructions: 'Add to cart' > 'View cart' > 'Order special instructions' > 'Checkout'. If you would like a signature without a dedication, please state this. Please note, we cannot guarantee when these books will be ready for collection/postage but we anticipate this will be in October. You will be notified when your copy is ready for collection/postage.