Overview

Scholastic – The Smeds and the Smoos (Paperback Picture Book)

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of Stick Man.

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!

• With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world!
• From the creators of 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.

Reviews: 

‘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

Paperback: 32 pages

ISBN: 9781407196657

Dimensions: 24.9 x 0.3 x 28.1 cm

Written by: Julia Donaldson

Illustrated by: Axel Scheffler