The funny and joyful picture book from the number one
      bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man
      and Zog.
      
      
'Morning had dawned on the African plain.
      
The lion lay grooming his glorious mane.
      
The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine.
      
The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine.
      
The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great.
      Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!'



      
      Who's that singing on the savannah? 


      The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger
      proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and
      delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way
      they are.


      Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous
      picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather
      unloved.



      


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

      A funny and comical picture book from the UK's number one picture
      book author and illustrator 

      Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every
      page with lots of details to spot

      Full of fabulous animals!

      Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship 



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

            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.  




      

      Praise for The Ugly Five:

      'Donaldson's exuberant verse and Scheffler's strong, inimitable style
      are splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques,
      and evoke the love between parents and children of every species'
      Guardian   

      'Another fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds . What bliss
      from the creators of The Gruffalo' The Oldie

      'Funny, catchy and gleeful . it's irresistible rhymes trip off the
      tongue . Axel's pictures are witty and full of character' BBC Wildlife
      Magazine