What's a Gruffalo? We bet your little listeners know! Julia Donaldson’s story of a brave mouse, a deep dark wood, and everybody's favourite knobbly-kneed monster is a firm favourite – and with the Toniebox, Gruffalo fans can bring the deep, dark wood to roaring life, right in the middle of their bedroom. Or their living room. Or the car. Wherever they like, really.

All they need to do is to pop this fearsome (but not really) Gruffalo Tonie on top of their Toniebox and soon they’ll be taking a familiar nighttime stroll through the woods. Actress Imelda Staunton reads this Toniebox story, but we reckon there are some words you might know already.

All together: ‘A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…’

Features

Tonies only work when paired with a Toniebox
Running time: 17 minutes
Suitable for: 4+

This Tonie Teaches

Perseverance
Curiosity
Imagination
Problem solving

List of titles

STORY - The Gruffalo
SONG - The Gruffalo

Tonies are interactive figurines that contain audio content that a Toniebox can play. Each Tonie looks unique and contains stories and songs. When you place the magnetised Tonie on to the Toniebox, your adventure begins. You can also record your own stories onto Creative-Tonies to create your own Tonies adventure!

The Toniebox is especially great for kids with vision impairment and special needs for several key reasons; making the Toniebox a fun, accessible, and engaging tool:

Tactile Design: The Toniebox and its figurines are designed to be highly tactile. Kids can easily feel and recognize the shapes of the figurines, which makes interacting with them intuitive even without relying on sight.
Simple Operation: The controls are minimal and straightforward. To play a story or song, kids only need to place a Tonie figurine on the box. There are no complicated buttons or screens, which makes it accessible for children with low vision.
Auditory Focus: Since the Toniebox is primarily an audio device, it’s perfect for kids with low vision who rely more on sound. The stories, songs, and educational content are presented in clear, high-quality audio, which enhances the experience.
Durability: The soft, padded exterior of the Toniebox makes it safe and easy for children to handle, even for those who might have difficulty with coordination.
Hands-on Learning: The physical interaction with the figurines allows kids to associate specific characters or themes with certain audio content. This combination of physical touch and auditory engagement creates a multisensory learning experience, which can be beneficial for children with visual impairments and special needs.
Personalized Connection: A standout feature is the ability for example relatives to record their own messages and stories, which can then be played through the Toniebox. This provides a personal and emotional connection, allowing children to interact with loved ones in a low vision appropriate way.