She introduced the latest member of the Gruffalo family in a new picture book, discussing storytelling, loss and the anxieties of being Britain’s top-selling author.
The interview recalled her 1999 millennium wish, when she hoped the then-unknown Gruffalo would become a classic; the title sold over 18.2 million copies worldwide, its sequel helped surpass 50 million UK sales, and in 2025 she was named the nation’s all-time bestselling author across all genres.
For readers, the conversation provides a rare glimpse of how a hugely successful writer balances pressure and creativity, offering inspiration to anyone who buys and loves books.
