The Smeds and the Smoos Synopsis
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien
folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick
Man, now in an early reader format to support
children who are gaining confidence in reading.
The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).
So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly
disapprove.
But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of
love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
- This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story
and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font
and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in
reading.
- Winner at the British Book Awards 2020 - Children's Illustrated
& Non-Fiction Book of the Year
- With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book
is literally out of this world!
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been
made into animated films shown on BBC1
- Zog and the Flying Doctors animation
will be shown on BBC1 December
2020.
Praise for The Smeds and the Smoos:
'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4
'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator
of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through
space in a book that is perfect for reading together.' The
Sun
'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense
words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.'
The Times
'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.'
Daily Express
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780702312489 |
| Publication date: |
2nd September 2021 |
| Author: |
Julia Donaldson |
| Illustrator: |
Axel Scheffler |
| Publisher: |
Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
40 pages |
| Series: |
Early Reader |
| Suitable For: |
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About Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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