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 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 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.