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The Smeds and the Smoos

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The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson, and Axel Scheffler

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By Julia Donaldson, and and, Axel Scheffler

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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! Hardcover format comes with a protective dust jacket to make this a special gift for a lifetime 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 strong> The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new 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 paperback, 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.  

Reviews

15 Jul 2025

A fiction book. I liked Janet & Bill best!

15 Jul 2025

I liked it when Bill and Janet became friends

14 Jul 2025

It’s really interesting and we love the purple baby!

10 Jul 2025

It's a fiction (not real).My favorite person is Janet she's a young smed she's a friend of Bill the young Smoo.

09 Jul 2025

We love the purple baby

08 Jul 2025

I liked the book . When the smed and the smoos were happy
and met each other.

07 Jul 2025

They flew so far away!

03 Feb 2025

I like all the planets they visit trying to find Janet and Bill. I also like their purple baby at the end of the book.

28 Dec 2024

I liked it because I read it with my brother

26 Dec 2024

My favourite character was a Smed called Janet.

13 Dec 2024

It's nice to be friends with everyone!

13 Dec 2024

I like when they play together.

10 Dec 2024

My favourite character in this book was Janet.

29 Sep 2024

I love it.

10 Sep 2024

I like the scloopies and jerberry coot fruit

09 Sep 2024

The smeds and the smoos are very funny.

04 Sep 2024

I love this book because the characters look funny!

04 Sep 2024

I liked it when they made a family

03 Sep 2024

I like them when bounce like kangoroos

02 Sep 2024

I like this story as it’s all silly and
Funny and makes me laugh

02 Sep 2024

this is is a fun book i love the names of the characters

02 Sep 2024

I like the character Janette and Bill because they secretly went into the forest without anyone knowing that they were meeting up to fly away to a different planet because their families wasn't allowing them to be together to play together or play music together or be together I recommend this book to my family and friends

01 Sep 2024

I like the characters Janette and Bill because they secretly went into the forest without anyone knowing that they were meeting up to fly away to a different planet because their families wasn't allowing them to be together to play together or play music together or either be together Yes I would recommend this book to my family and friends.

01 Sep 2024

Another brilliant story from one of my favorite authors. I love how the Smeds and the Smoos became family

01 Sep 2024

Really funny because even if you’re different you can still like each other you can still be friends because everyone is different

31 Aug 2024

Loved the purple baby

31 Aug 2024

I loved when they had purple baby, because Smeds were red and Smoos blue and this together makes purple.
I would recommend this book to Emily.

29 Aug 2024

I love the story because the smeds and the smoos finally became good together. The story is fun.

29 Aug 2024

I like the main characters, they are brave. And I am happy with the ending.

29 Aug 2024

It’s about two sets of people that don’t get an along but then come together to find there children and end up being family at the end and all getting along .

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