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Grug

{{short description|Fictional character in a series of children's books}}

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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.

Grug was originally modelled after the fallen top of a Burrawang tree (Macrozamia communis),{{Cite web |title=Windmill Theatre Company Grug Study Guide {{!}} Windmill Theatre Co |url=https://www.windmill.org.au/study-guide/grug/ |access-date=2023-08-24 |language=en}} 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,"{{cite news|last=Graeber|first=Laurel|title=Apare Times for Children For March 8–15 (Arts)|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/08/arts/spare-times-for-children-for-march-8-14.html?_r=0|accessdate=25 June 2015|work=The New York Times|date=7 March 2013}} and Grug and the Rainbow, based on several of the books and said to be "amongst the best children's theatre you will find".{{cite web |url=http://www.thebarefootreview.com.au/menu/theatre/119-2014-adelaide-reviews/1038-grug-and-the-rainbow.html|website=www.thebarefootreview.com.au |title=Grug and the Rainbow |publisher= |accessdate=24 June 2015|author= Nicole Russo }}

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

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External links

  • [http://www.grug.com.au/ www.Grug.com.au]: Grug animation

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