Smeds and the Smoos

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alienfolk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of TheGruffalo and Stick Man.'By a loobular lake on a far-off planetThere lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.Not far away, on a humplety hill,There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.'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 stronglydisapprove.But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest oflove stories.There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special giftfor toddlersWith fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picturebook from the UK's number one picture book author and illustratoris literally out of this world!Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at theheart of this joyful storyFrom the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoos is thewinner of an International Emmy AwardThe animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voiceartists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicingReginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, WildRose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice andJack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, HotelRwanda) as the Narrator.Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny picturebook by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 'Blast off with the most exciting book yet fromthe creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journeythrough space in a book that is perfect for reading together.'The Sun Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldsonand Axel Scheffler: Stick Man SuperwormTabby McTatThe Highway RatThe Scarecrows' WeddingThe Smeds and the SmoosTiddlerUgly FiveZogZog and the Flying Doctors Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and earlyreader formats.Each title also has a sticker activity book withover 300 stickers and pages of activities forhours of extra fun.