The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader

Discover the enchanting world of *The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader*, a delightful children's book from the celebrated creators of *The Gruffalo*. This beautifully illustrated paperback is perfect for young readers who are gaining confidence in their reading skills. With 40 pages of captivating rhymes and stunning visuals, this early reader edition makes it enjoyable for kids to explore themes of love, acceptance, and diversity. Dive into the adventure of the Smeds, the red aliens, and the Smoos, the blue aliens, as they navigate family disapproval and ultimately learn that love conquers all. This award-winning story is recognized as the Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2020. The clear, easy-to-read font and compact pocket format enhance the experience for early readers. *The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader* is not just a reading book; it’s a celebration of unity, perfect for bedtime stories or shared reading sessions. Gift your young readers an unforgettable adventure that literally takes them out of this world!

CONDITION: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702312489
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK - LONDON
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions Width: 166mm
Height: 189mm
Spine: 3mm

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man, now in an early reader format to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. 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! This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. Winner at the British Book Awards 2020 - Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world! From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 Zog and the Flying Doctors animation will be shown on BBC1 December 2020. Praise for The Smeds and the Smoos: 'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4 '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 'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times 'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express