tonies Julia Donaldson Gruffalo Audio Tonie Character
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About this product
What's a Gruffalo? We bet your little listeners know! Julia Donaldson's story of a brave mouse, a deep dark wood, and everybody's favourite knobbly-kneed monster is a firm favourite – and with the Toniebox, Gruffalo fans can bring the deep, dark wood to roaring life, right in the middle of their bedroom. Or their living room. Or the car. Wherever they like, really. All together: 'A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood'.
Good to know: tonies only work when paired with a Toniebox.
This Tonie teaches curiosity, imagination and problem solving.
Running Time approx. 17 minutes.
Magnetic.
Hand Painted.
- Size H20, W11.5, D3.5cm.
- For ages 3 years and over.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 4251192107756.
WARNING(S):
- Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
- Only for domestic use.
- To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
- This toy does not provide protection.
4.3
131 reviews
84%
Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Gruffalo Tonie is loved by children for its story and engagement, though many criticize the narration by Imelda Staunton and the short length. Durability issues and lack of original voices also noted.
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Easy gift for little ones
Bought for goddaughters birthday and she loved it for her collection. Prompt order and collection, well packaged, good price.
Kazzy, 35 - 44
Great reading
My daughter loves this Tonie, the story is great and so are the voices. She's not keen on the song.
MRW
Could be longer
We really like this tonie. Just wish it was longer
Surfgirl26
A favourite in our house!
My son got this for Christmas and absolutely loves it, plays it on repeat. He loves the book originally and has only seen the film a handful of times. I think it's completely fair if people do not like how it is narrated, but those who are not happy that it's not like the film are missing the point that it's an audio reading of the book and nothing to do with the film.
NH2
Shame about the narrator
Such a shame Imelda Staunton did not read or understand The Gruffalo is a children’s book, I feel she’s confused with her character from Harry Potter. Disappointing. This is the same with the other Tonie Character she narrates.
Artie
Short but great reader
My little boy loves this tonie, its a bit short though.
Nd122
Don’t buy. Narrorator has ruined it.
I don’t understand why you didn’t use the original people from the original film. I absolutely can’t stand the woman who reads both the Gruffalo and the Gruffalos child. She’s ruined it for daughter she won’t listen to it, tells me the mouse in not a girl, and the Gruffalo doesn’t sound like that, the films are amazing so I don’t understand if you have the rights to it, why not use the original voices. I have been put off buying anymore tonies because they are not the same narrator and the songs arnt the same. It really needs updating, as do the frozen ones. Don’t waste your money. I bought the tonne box to reduce screen time, by getting all the films my daughter loves on here, but she just wants the films on, because they are not the same actors. She’s not daft.
Toniwithani37
Story ruined by the dreadful reading!
The Gruffalo is a classic story my children adore, but unfortunately Imelda Staunton has chosen to read this book as if she's Delores Umbridge reenacting The Tortoise and the Hare under the influence of the Babbling Beverage potion. Her voices range from extremely high pitched and shrill to far lower than her range can comfortably manage which sounds rather painful. The voices are startling, and barely intelligible at times. I feel bad to throw the "annoying" word out there, as this recording is for the children not me so my feelings should be somewhat irrelevant, but my kids look honestly quite lost and confused when we try to listen to this Tonie. We've had it for several years and I can count the times we've listened to it on my two hands. Sadly, not a favourite, what a waste of money and butchery of a lovely story! Big names don't always equate to big talent it would seem, but 100 points for effort to Imelda if nothing else as she really has made an effort. Why not re-record it though, read by anyone who can do it sounding a bit more measured and less over the top?
Readingforpleasure
Horrible narrator
This was my son’s first tonie since he loves Gruffalo. Unfortunately the narration of the story is awful. The narrator makes the Gruffalo sound as if he is dumb. It’s very annoying to listen to. I would suggest hiring a different narrator with more talent.
Bur89
Love love love
My son received this as his first Tony and he absolutely loves it, he’s obsessed with the books and now the Tony too! Great for little ones with big imaginations.
Mumsie
Hello Danni,
For the tonies Julia Donaldson Gruffalo Audio Tonie Character.
All Tonies will work on Toniebox 1 and Toniebox 2.
Thank you for using Q and A.
Hi Kim,
The Julia Donaldson Gruffalo Audio Tonie Character does work with the Tonie 2
Thanks for using Q&A
No it doesnt, the speaker is sold separately
Hi Stevy,
Yes, the audio of the speaker is included.
Hope this helps!
Gem
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