--- product_id: 239190433 title: "The Gruffalo Audio Play Character" brand: "tonies" price: "£18.29" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tonies" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/239190433-the-gruffalo-audio-play-character store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 17 min runtime Requires Toniebox player Includes 1 story + 1 song The Gruffalo Audio Play Character **Brand:** tonies **Price:** £18.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Unlock the magic of the deep dark wood—where imagination meets adventure! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gruffalo Audio Play Character by tonies - **How much does it cost?** £18.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/239190433-the-gruffalo-audio-play-character) ## Best For - tonies enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tonies brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect for Ages 4+:** Designed specifically to engage young minds, fostering language development and problem-solving skills. - • **Compact & Ready to Play:** No assembly needed—just place on your Toniebox and let the adventure begin. - • **Educational & Entertaining:** Teaches perseverance, curiosity, and creativity through a fun, interactive format. - • **Portable Creativity Booster:** Battery-powered and easy to carry, perfect for on-the-go storytelling moments. - • **Immersive Storytime Experience:** Dive into the beloved Gruffalo tale with crystal-clear audio that sparks imagination and creativity. ## Overview The Tonies The Gruffalo Audio Play Character brings Julia Donaldson’s classic story to life with 17 minutes of engaging audio content, including a story and a song. Designed for children aged 4 and up, it promotes language skills, creativity, and perseverance. This battery-powered figure works exclusively with the Toniebox audio player (sold separately), offering a screen-free, interactive storytelling experience that’s perfect for nurturing young imaginations. ## Description Product description The Gruffalo You never know who you'll meet in a deep, dark wood. A story time favorite from Julia Donaldson! “A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.” Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake … and a hungry Gruffalo! This Tonie teaches kids about Perseverance through adversity Curiosity and new experiences Imagination and creativity in problem solving Tonie Tracklist The Gruffalo Story The Gruffalo Song [music] Build your Collection From classic stories to new favorites, the Tonies collection is always growing! Tonies light up imaginations with stories, songs, and adventures for all interests. Explore science, classic literature, mindfulness, bedtime tales and more with beloved characters including Disney, Sesame Street, and DreamWorks favorites for unforgettable journeys! Discover Tonies Discover a world of Tonies to explore! My First Tonies introduce little listeners to music and stories, Content Tonies bring favorite characters to life, Clever Tonies make learning fun, Audiobook Tonies spark imagination, and Tonieplay adds interactive, screen-free adventures. Don't have a Toniebox yet? Meet Toniebox 2 — the audio player designed for their hands, powered by their choices, and built to help them grow, boosting independence and confidence as kids listen, play, and explore. Robust, squishy and ready to play with wipeable fabric, Toniebox 2 is built to handle drops and tumbles for years of joy ahead. Perfect for ages 1–9+. Made for independent play Grows with your kids Smart bedtime and wake-up features A new way to play Peace of mind for parents Loads of songs, stories, and games Review: Gruffalo story Tonie box is a hit with my kids! - Tonie Box saves the day in our household! The gruffalo is a familiar and loveable story with my kiddos. They will put this on their tonie box whilst I'm nursing our baby. It gives me some peace time and them some chill time (without having to turn on the TV). Highly recommend this tonie and the tonie box if you're a parent of littles! The story tonie's are great for 3+ year olds and even older kids! My kids will set next to the tonie box with their gruffalo book in hand and follow along as the tonie tells the story! Review: Tonie's are Awesome! - I bought this for my grandkids for Christmas. They loved it! ## Features - A storytime favorite from Julia Donaldson! “A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.” Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake … and a hungry Gruffalo! - Teaches children about perseverance through adversity, curiosity and new experiences, and imagination and creativity in problem solving. - Includes The Gruffalo toy character with 1 song and 1 story and run time of approximately 17 minutes. Recommended Age Range: 4+, Language: English. - Tracklist: The Gruffao Story and The Gruffalo Song. - Requires Toniebox Audio Player to play audio; sold separately. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08FF9QBXP | | Age Range Description | Kids 4+ | | Best Sellers Rank | #22,970 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #189 in Baby Musical Toys | | Brand Name | Tonies | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 682 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Language and literacy development, Creativity imagination stimulation, Perseverance through adversity, Problem solving | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840147400178 | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 4.2 x 0.7 x 7.88 inches | | Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Tonies | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 48 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 48.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 10000541 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Number of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | battery | | Set Name | Tonies Gruffalo | | Size | Medium | | Subject Character | Gruffalo | | Supported Battery Types | 2 AAA batteries | | Theme | monsters | | UPC | 840147400178 | ## Images ![The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-I7u8IlRL.jpg) ![The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IxRVP0BDL.jpg) ![The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hW1YV3dHL.jpg) ![The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zV5W+CnNL.jpg) ![The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wBFxsEIZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Who is the voice artist on this Tonie?** A: The Gruffalo Tonie is narrated by Imelda Staunton. **Q: Do these come with the book or just the character?** A: This product is just The Gruffalo Tonie figure with the story that will play when the Tonie is placed on a Toniebox, there is no physical book included. **Q: How long does the tonie story last?** A: The Gruffalo story is 13 minutes long and The Gruffalo Song is 4 minutes long for a total runtime of 17 minutes. **Q: Is it possible to change language/override? Im looking for Russian.** A: The languages of the content Tonies are preloaded and cannot be changed. As a possible alternative, you can utilize the Creative-Tonies to upload your own messages and content in Russian. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gruffalo story Tonie box is a hit with my kids! *by H***. on August 28, 2024* Tonie Box saves the day in our household! The gruffalo is a familiar and loveable story with my kiddos. They will put this on their tonie box whilst I'm nursing our baby. It gives me some peace time and them some chill time (without having to turn on the TV). Highly recommend this tonie and the tonie box if you're a parent of littles! The story tonie's are great for 3+ year olds and even older kids! My kids will set next to the tonie box with their gruffalo book in hand and follow along as the tonie tells the story! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tonie's are Awesome! *by A***R on August 25, 2025* I bought this for my grandkids for Christmas. They loved it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite! *by C***M on March 28, 2026* Love this book and the tonie is great! Looks exactly like the book! ## Frequently Bought Together - Tonies The Gruffalo Audio Play Character - Tonies The Gruffalo's Child Audio Toy Figurine from Julia Donaldson - Tonies Room on The Broom Audio Toy Figurine from Julia Donaldson --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/239190433-the-gruffalo-audio-play-character](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/239190433-the-gruffalo-audio-play-character) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*