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


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