Grug

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Grug is an Australian fictional character appearing in a series of children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder & Stoughton, Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster, Australia from 1 June 2009. Three new books have also been published since 1992.

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Grug was originally modelled after the fallen top of a Burrawang tree (Macrozamia communis), [1] but more closely resembles a grass tree (Xanthorrhoea), or a small, striped haystack. He is fascinated by the world around him, and solves problems that many children experience- such as learning to swim, going to school, and riding a bike- in fun, creative ways.

Theatre productions

Grug has spawned two plays; Grug, which "centres on the fun of visual surprise," [2] and Grug and the Rainbow, based on several of the books and said to be "amongst the best children's theatre you will find". [3]

Published works (partial list)

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References

  1. "Windmill Theatre Company Grug Study Guide | Windmill Theatre Co" . Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. Graeber, Laurel (7 March 2013). "Apare Times for Children For March 8–15 (Arts)". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  3. Nicole Russo. "Grug and the Rainbow". www.thebarefootreview.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2015.