Meet Grug, the little creature who lives in a burrow
Discover the wonderful world of Grug through Ted Prior's charming children's books, filled with adventure, friendship, and life lessons perfect for young readers.
Looking for Grug from The Croods film, or the Grug Brained Developer essay? This site is dedicated to Grug the Australian children's book character, created by Ted Prior in 1979.
Why children love Grug
What keeps kids (and parents) coming back.
Life Lessons
Every Grug adventure teaches important values like friendship, sharing, courage, and kindness through relatable situations.
Easy Reading
Simple, engaging text perfect for early readers, helping children build confidence and develop a love for reading.
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A beloved part of Australian children's literature, helping generations of children explore and understand their world.
Featured books
Start with these — they're the ones readers come back to.
Grug Colours Board Book
Learn all the colours of the rainbow with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters! Grug teaches the basic building blocks of learning, the alphabet and numbers, in a fabulous Australian setting.
Grug has a Birthday Hardback
Birthdays should be filled with cake and fun and Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!
Grug Goes to School
What will you learn at school today with Grug? This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters! Grug Goes to School available in hardback for the first time in January 2020.
Grug Learns to Fly
Join Grug in his sky-high adventure as he learns to fly like the birds!
47 books. Start wherever you like.
Browse the complete Grug collection and find the right one for your reader.