Grug

For the animated character, see The Croods § Cast.

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.

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)

• Grug (1979) ISBN   0-340-24636-7 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1387-2
• Grug and the Big Red Apple (1979) ISBN   0-340-24616-2 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1389-6
• Grug and the Green Paint (1979) ISBN   0-340-24617-0 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1392-6
• Grug and his Garden (1979) ISBN   0-340-24618-9 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1388-9
• Grug in the Playground (1982) ISBN   0-340-26623-6 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1391-9
• Grug Meets Snoot (1982) ISBN   0-340-26622-8 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1395-7
• Grug and the Rainbow (1982) ISBN   0-340-26621-X + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1390-2
• Grug Learns to Swim (1982) ISBN   0-340-26620-1 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1399-5
• Grug has a Birthday (1983) ISBN   0-340-33338-3 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1408-4
• Grug Goes Fishing (1983) ISBN   0-340-33340-5 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1407-7
• Grug at the Beach (1983) ISBN   0-340-33344-8 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1409-1
• Grug Goes to School (1983) ISBN   0-340-33341-3 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1393-3
• Grug's Word Book (1984) ISBN   0-340-35769-X
• Grug at the Zoo (1985) ISBN   0-340-37609-0 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1394-0
• Grug and his Bicycle (1985) ISBN   0-340-37606-6 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1398-8
• Grug at the Snow (1985) ISBN   0-340-37608-2 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1397-1
• Grug Plays Soccer (1985) ISBN   0-340-37607-4 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1406-0
• Grug Plays Cricket (1989) ISBN   0-340-49608-8 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1403-9
• Grug Learns to Cook (1989) ISBN   0-340-49609-6 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1402-2
• Grug and his Music (1989) ISBN   0-340-49610-X + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1404-6
• Grug Builds a Car (1989) ISBN   0-340-49607-X + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1405-3
• Grug Builds a Boat (1992) ISBN   0-340-56664-7 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1401-5
• Grug and his Kite (1992) ISBN   0-340-56665-5 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1396-4
• Grug Learns to Dance (1992) ISBN   0-340-56663-9 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1410-7
• Grug Goes Shopping (1992) ISBN   0-340-56666-3 + (2009) ISBN   978-0-7318-1400-8
• Grug meets a Dinosaur (2015) ISBN   978-1-925030-52-5
• Grug and His First Easter (2016) ISBN   9781925368246
• Grug and the Bushfire (2020) ISBN   978-1760858483

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.

External links

• www.Grug.com.au: Grug animation

• Children's literature portal