Is the gruffalo a fairytale

No, "The Gruffalo" is not a traditional fairytale; it is a children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story follows a mouse who cleverly outsmarts various predators by inventing a fictional creature called the Gruffalo. While it contains elements of fantasy and moral lessons typical of fairytales, its structure and themes align more with modern children's literature.