The Gruffalo making a surprise visit to Kesgrave Community Library on Sunday to launch the start of the annual Summer Reading Challenge (Image: Archant)
The visit marked the launch of the library’s summer reading challenge.
Around 350 people visited the library, in Kays Close, in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the furry creature.
While they waited the groups enjoyed Gruffalo-themed crafts and storytelling with puppets.
Library manager Maggie Lusher said: “The children were really excited at the fact that they had met the Gruffalo.
“A lot of them had brought Gruffalo teddies along and wore Gruffalo t-shirts.
“It was a really lovely atmosphere, really bubbly. It really felt like we were at the centre of the community.
“We just thought it would be fun to do something different.”
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