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.