The Gruffalo: Film Guide

The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo

Ages

5–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Gruffalo (2009), in which Helena Bonham Carter narrates a slick and charismatic animated version of a classic tale with a remarkable cast of voices.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including English, Literacy, Art & Design, and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding storytelling, books and plays, arts and media, film careers, and visual arts.

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This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • English
  • Literacy
  • PSHE Education

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