The famous tale by Julia Donaldson follows the structure of traditional (animal) tales, in which the travel is a metaphor for life and the hallmarks on the road are symmetrical, each one with its own symbolism and significance. The three encounters with other lodgers of the dark wood previous to the appearance of the Gruffalo are reproduced afterwards allowing children to capture the vocabulary related to each of them and their habitat. The rhymed format artistically organized into dialogues is a pleasure to listen to and it is equally useful for children to retain plot and characters’ features. Have you ever seen a Gruffalo? Well, it is about time you met one.