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.
Why Children Love Grug
Discover what makes Grug books special for young readers and families around the world
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.
About Ted Prior & Grug
Grug is a little creature who lives in a burrow topped with grass, created by Australian author Ted Prior. Since 1979, Grug has been entertaining children with simple adventures that teach valuable life lessons.
Each beautifully illustrated story follows Grug as he discovers the world around him, makes new friends, and learns important lessons about sharing, courage, and kindness. The gentle narratives and charming artwork make these books perfect for bedtime reading and early independent reading.
Featured Books
Start your Grug journey with these beloved classics
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!
Loved by Families Worldwide
Join millions of families who have made Grug part of their reading journey
"My children absolutely love Grug! The stories are simple yet engaging, perfect for bedtime reading."
"Grug books have been a family tradition for three generations. Timeless and beautiful!"
"As a teacher, I use Grug books to help children learn important life values. They're educational and fun!"
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