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The Smeds and the Smoos: Book and CD, Paperback / softback Book

The Smeds and the Smoos: Book and CD Paperback / softback

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Paperback / softback

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  Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man - read by Oscar-nominated actor Imelda Staunton! 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! The complete book now with a CD featuring the story, a listening game and song, all performed by award-winning actor Imelda Staunton From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoos is the winner of an International Emmy Award The animated film of Tabby McTat is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.   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

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