Welcome to Aunt Grizelda’s world of monstrous myths and grisly tales

By accident or intention, you’ve arrived at the weirdly wonderful, and giddily gruesome website of Aunt Grizelda. Within this site you’ll find a wealth of information on mean monsters, foolish and reckless children and what became of them; vicious villains, and the occasional smart hero or heroine. You can discover more about the books, watch some videos, and try out some awesome activities too, devised especially for you by Aunt Grizelda. Come on in. I dare you!

The new Aunt Grizelda book!

The latest book in the Aunt Grizelda series will be out in September 2026. Add it to your creepy collection of darkly funny tales in rhyme.

Aunt Grizelda’s Vile Villains

Out now! Aunt Grizelda is pleased to present her new collection of tales concerning notoriously vile villains from history, legend and literature.

The cast of wicked and wily characters will keep you enthralled with their dastardly deeds and dire downfalls. Tremble at the ghastly experiment of Dr Frankenstein, giggle at the smart Princess Christina’s escape from utterly horrible Henry; beware of the devilish hospitality of Count Dracula and delight in the well-deserved comeuppance of Snow White’s wicked stepmother. These and other scurrilous bad ‘uns await you!

Now available to order from most major UK book shops.