From the author of bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends.Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who's... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must find a way to rescue her friend... but despite her efforts, Torla stays resolutely stuck. How best to get her out?! Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla and a BIG surprise, this book is full of uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages.As well as being a very amusing read, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla out of a tricky situation. This loveable series will get children thinking about the world around them.This is the second book in a laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, humorous drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons. With a stand-out, narrowed portrait format to emphasise the height of the giraffes and the depth of the hole, this playful picture book includes four gatefolds, creating a special and interactive reading experience that children will be actively involved in.At times whimsical, at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.
ISBN: | 9780711288126 |
Publication date: | 3rd July 2025 |
Author: | Kes Gray |
Illustrator: | Chris Jevons |
Publisher: | Happy Yak |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 24 pages |
Series: | Torla and Smorla |
Genres: |
Picture storybooks Animal Stories Funny |