One morning, Grug wakes up and decides to become a superhero.
Wearing a cape and a mask, and a sword made from sticks, Grug and Cara, his best friend, transform the Grugmobile into the Zoom Zoom Car and head off to save someone. But the Zoom Zoom Car has too much zoom and Grug and Cara discover that if they can’t save someone else, they can at least save themselves.
Grug is an easily recognizable character for toddlers. One of their first early books to be introduced to, it doesn't take long for the little ones to become avid readers. Grug is endearing and his travels and actions are simplied for easy understanding. Well done Ted Prior.
My 3 year old boy is obsessed with Grug at the moment. I'm pretty sure we have the whole collection. He definitely has his favourites (Grug plays cricket) but they are such great books for little ones. They are short enough that they hold their attention until you finish. Everyone should have Grug in their lives.
I remember back when I was a kid and my Mum would read grug to me and my brothers and sister. Now I continue on with the Grug stories with my 3 children and they are quite happy to listen to these stories. My daughter tells me that it's an old book if nan read it to me. Grug will always be a hit with kids.
My daughter and I read Grug everynight before bed.
I enjoy reading Grug to my daughter as she gets so much enjoyment out of it, there so easy to follow for youngsters and its simple to understand and not too heavy reading before bed for little ones. The pictures are cute yet telling if your child isn't quite at the age of understanding the words yet.
My 3 year old loves our story time and often reaches for Grug. It is very easy for kids to follow and i often find that she can recall the story quite easily.
I remember reading grug books growing up and i loved them and all of the different things grug does. Now I can read them with my little Boy and have adventures with grug and each new book. I hope he will enjoy the fun and adventure reading grug, as much as I did when I was a little girl
Grug is a great series of books and we absolutely love Grug the Superhero. It is a great book that promotes imagination and encourages kids to have a love of reading and books. My nephew loves to dress up like Superhero Grug and drive a pretend grugmobile. Lots of fun for kids and parents
Grug is such a lovable character and there are lots of books in the series to read. Grug the Superhero is a funny story that promotes lots of imagination and play. My nephew just loves this story and he loves to dress up with a sword like Grug. we love the grugmobile as well.
Silly old Grug, Cara and their Grugmobile are such fun for young children to read (or be read to). I love the fact that it is so silly and makes children use their imagination and get a love of reading. Grug comes in a whole series of fun books so they never get boring. Great value in a book.
Having a boy and a girl, I love finding books that have male and female characters, especially superheroes! I grew up with Grug and was excited to see them back on the shelves after I had first child. It's a great book for kids, with Grug and Cara as superheros, using their imagination and pretending (just like my kids), so they can relate.
A charming, simple tale, "Grug the Superhero" delights young readers with colorful illustrations and Grug's imaginative problem-solving. While sweet and accessible, the story lacks excitement for older kids. Perfect for early readers, it’s a nostalgic, light-hearted addition to the Grug series It’s a nostalgic, heartwarming, and light-hearted addition to the Grug series for bedtime enjoyment.
My 3 year old loves our story time and often reaches for Grug. It is very easy for kids to follow and i often find that she can recall the story quite easily.
I remember reading grug books growing up and i loved them and all of the different things grug does. Now I can read them with my little Boy and have adventures with grug and each new book. I hope he will enjoy the fun and adventure reading grug, as much as I did when I was a little girl
I loved Greg when I was a kid, my nieces and nephews loved him too. Now my son is getting into the books as well. I love that they are so relevant, don't age, They aren't region specific and don't require too much explaining. Kids love the stories and the themes cone across so well, but aren't slapping you in the face. These are just great books.
I have found a new book line for my grandson. Ted Prior Grug books are of high quality reading with a twist of a funny little Grug that is mischievous in many ways .His ability to encourage his little collection of friends on his journeys. Well presented at a most affordable price I will be looking for these Ted Prior books more often. I think the storyline in this book is every little boys dream to one day become a superhero.
Grug is an easily recognizable character for toddlers. One of their first early books to be introduced to, it doesn't take long for the little ones to become avid readers. Grug is endearing and his travels and actions are simplied for easy understanding. Well done Ted Prior.
My 3 year old boy is obsessed with Grug at the moment. I'm pretty sure we have the whole collection. He definitely has his favourites (Grug plays cricket) but they are such great books for little ones. They are short enough that they hold their attention until you finish. Everyone should have Grug in their lives.
Grug is a great series of books and we absolutely love Grug the Superhero. It is a great book that promotes imagination and encourages kids to have a love of reading and books. My nephew loves to dress up like Superhero Grug and drive a pretend grugmobile. Lots of fun for kids and parents
Grug is such a lovable character and there are lots of books in the series to read. Grug the Superhero is a funny story that promotes lots of imagination and play. My nephew just loves this story and he loves to dress up with a sword like Grug. we love the grugmobile as well.
We have always enjoyed the Grug series. I gave Grug the superhero to my young nephew and it was a real hit. He absolutely loves it and dresses up as Grug with his pretend sword and grugmobile. I'm sure he will get a real love of books just from this start to his Grug collection.
Silly old Grug, Cara and their Grugmobile are such fun for young children to read (or be read to). I love the fact that it is so silly and makes children use their imagination and get a love of reading. Grug comes in a whole series of fun books so they never get boring. Great value in a book.
The Grug series of books are really great to encourage young readers to have a love of books. Children love to look at the colourful pictures and hear the funny stories that go with them. How Grug and Cara discover as superheroes they can save themselves is very clever. This is a winner.
Grug is a classic that has been around for a long time. What a lovely book to stimulate children's imagination. Most children imagine being a superhero and it's great to see how funny Grug looks. Love the full page coloured pictures. Grug is nice and easy to read, which gets children to love books.
Grug is great for early stories to encourage literature and language in the magic of books because the stories show how life has it ups and downs in a simple and straight forward way . I collected a series of these and all of kids loved them! Keep them coming, I recommend these to families who want to encourage their child to love books !!
Our kids love me to read them books before bedtime and really any time of day. I received this book as a gift and have to say it was really good. The boys love super heroes so they loved the illustrations :) it is wonderful to read books and think this is being lost in such a technological age.
Having a boy and a girl, I love finding books that have male and female characters, especially superheroes! I grew up with Grug and was excited to see them back on the shelves after I had first child. It's a great book for kids, with Grug and Cara as superheros, using their imagination and pretending (just like my kids), so they can relate.
Well we are nearly up to Christmas 2015 this book has become a favourite it may be a little tatty from wear and tear but who cares. This wonderful story still delights and the illustrations certainly hit the heights..Grug you are amazing and I have you in my sight.
Oh how Santa always brings the best and most loved presents. Grug is a favourite, always was, still is, and always will be. This book has large print with amazingly colourful illustrations, this lovable long haired character is always looking for a wonderful adventure and this book is perfect to read at bed time, or as my youngens would say lets snug with Grug. No sticks aloud but we can turn the bed into a Zoom Zoom car. This book is a ton of fun.31ST DECEMBER 2014
This little guy is a family fave - the books mean I get lots of cuddles on the couch as we read, and the words are easy enough, and we know them well enough that my son says the words with me, so this helps with his recognition of words. We sometimes make up our own Grug stories too, so these are the series of books that keep on giving!
Grug has always been a childhood favorite of mine. Growing up in NSW I can remember during school library days the whole class would migrate straight to the library's back wall where the Grug books were to see who could get one they hadn't read before anyone else grabbed it.
When I saw they had been re-released I knew I had to get them for my own children.
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
8:36 pm
Great for toddlers
8:26 am
We love Grug
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Grug in the playground
11:18 am
My daughter and I read Grug everynight before bed.
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Grug is Great!
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Love grug
8:31 pm
Great grug
12:26 am
Great reading for kids
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Great Grug
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Hooray for Grug and Cara
1:10 am
Delightful addition
10:28 pm
Grug is Great!
11:41 pm
Love grug
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Memories
10:46 am
Love Grug!!
I remember the sheer excitement I would feel when the school library got another Grug book. I would have already read the rest.
My kids now all have grug books too and they adore them! I also loved that fhey were included in the government packs for new babies.
Go grug!
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Grug The Superhero
8:36 pm
Great for toddlers
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We love Grug
8:31 pm
Great grug
12:26 am
Great reading for kids
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Grug is a winner
8:20 am
Great Grug
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Grug to the rescue
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Great Grug
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Fun easy to relate to stories
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Great little book
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Hooray for Grug and Cara
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Still Grug-ing along.
Oh how Santa always brings the best and most loved presents. Grug is a favourite, always was, still is, and always will be. This book has large print with amazingly colourful illustrations, this lovable long haired character is always looking for a wonderful adventure and this book is perfect to read at bed time, or as my youngens would say lets snug with Grug. No sticks aloud but we can turn the bed into a Zoom Zoom car. This book is a ton of fun.31ST DECEMBER 2014
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A little legend.... Grug
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Absolutely love Grug
When I saw they had been re-released I knew I had to get them for my own children.
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