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I have two young boys, but had never read them The Gruffalo. Then I saw this animation..... This version of The Gruffalo is gorgeous - the forest is lush, the action is quirky and humerous of itself and the characters are great 3D representations of those in the book. It just fills the screen with a sense of humour and a sense of wonder. James Coleman is perfect as the voice of the mouse and if you're a fan of Gavin and Stacey, all the better. All the voice talent is spot on - John Hurt, Robbie Coltrane and all others - not a wrong note! The author of the book, Julia Donaldson, collaborated on the script and, although I love the book, I feel that she took the opportunity offered by this adaptation and improved on the book. In short, if your kids are fans of the book, they'll love this DVD. If they don't know the book, they'll pester you to buy it. And if you're an adult, watch it and regain your sense of childish wonderment!