Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien
folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The
Gruffalo and Stick Man.

'By a loobular lake on a far-off planet

There 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 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!






Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift
for toddlers

With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture
book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator
is literally out of this world!

Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the
heart of this joyful story


From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man
and Zog, which have all been made into animated films


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 The Baddies the wickedly funny picture
book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler





‘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




Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler:









Stick Man

Superworm

Tabby McTat

The Highway Rat

The Scarecrows' Wedding

The Smeds and the Smoos

Tiddler

Ugly Five

Zog

Zog and the Flying Doctors







Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early
reader formats.


Each title also has a sticker activity book with
over 300 stickers and pages of activities for
hours of extra fun.