Step into The Deep Dark Wood : Revisitng the Classics & Celebrating the NEw Gruffalo Book Launch
Inspired by the much-loved world of The Gruffalo, Yaanai Studio invites little readers and their parents into the Deep Dark Wood for a playful morning of storytelling, art, craft, sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Instead of simply listening to the stories, children get to step inside their world — meeting familiar characters, exploring the woodland setting and bringing the stories to life through hands-on experiences.
Designed for children aged 2–6 years, this 90-minute session encourages curiosity, imagination, creativity and joyful participation, while parents get to share the experience with their little ones.
Why you will Love the Experience
- Brings beloved stories beyond the pages
- Encourages imagination and creative thinking
- Inspires children to make, create and explore
- Offers age-appropriate sensory experiences
- Encourages pretend play and storytelling
- Creates a meaningful parent-child experience
- Nurtures a lifelong love for books and stories
What's in Store
Interactive Storytelling : Listen, participate and become part of the adventure as the stories unfold.
Imaginative Play : Step into the Deep Dark Wood through playful activities inspired by its characters and adventures.
Art & Craft : Create and make inspired by the Gruffalo, the woodland and its unforgettable characters.
Sensory Exploration : Discover textures, materials and sensory experiences connected to the stories.
Open-Ended Discovery : Explore, experiment and express ideas through play and creativity.
Revisiting the Classics & Celebrating a New Adventure
The Gruffalo
Follow the clever Mouse as it walks through the Deep Dark Wood, using wit and imagination to outsmart hungry woodland creatures. But when the Mouse discovers that the Gruffalo is real, an unexpected adventure begins.
The Gruffalo's Child
When the curious Gruffalo's Child ventures into the snowy Deep Dark Wood despite her father's warnings, she sets off in search of the legendary Big Bad Mouse. Along the way, she encounters familiar characters and discovers that things aren't always what they seem.
Gruffalo Granny
The adventure continues with Gruffalo Granny, the newest story from the much-loved world of the Gruffalo. Little readers are invited to discover this new tale and meet another delightful chapter of the Deep Dark Wood.
Together, these three stories create a wonderful opportunity for children to revisit much-loved classics while celebrating a new Gruffalo adventure, all through a playful, creative and immersive experience.
