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The Smeds and the Smoos

A star-crossed love story that proves red and blue can make a perfect purple.
Reading guide
This is a standalone picture book that can be enjoyed on its own, but fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler can collect all their collaborative works, including Stick Man, Zog, and The Scarecrows’ Wedding.
Janet the red Smed and Bill the blue Smoo fall in love, but their families, who have always kept apart, strongly disapprove. The young couple runs away together, sparking a search through space that eventually brings the two clans face-to-face, helping them discover that love and togetherness can bridge any divide.

Description

From the creative genius behind The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, and the unmistakable illustrations of Axel Scheffler, The Smeds and the Smoos is a vibrant, rhyming picture book that takes young readers on an intergalactic adventure. Set on a far-off planet, the story introduces the red Smeds and the blue Smoos, two alien clans who have never mixed—until young Janet the Smed and Bill the Smoo fall deeply in love. With its bouncy rhymes and dazzling artwork, this book gently explores themes of prejudice, family, and togetherness in a way that resonates with toddlers and preschoolers.

As a standout addition to the Scholastic picture book series by this iconic duo, The Smeds and the Smoos delivers a joyful tale of acceptance wrapped in a whimsical science fiction setting. The story’s heartwarming conclusion, complete with the arrival of a beautiful purple baby, celebrates how love can overcome even the widest divides. Perfect for read-aloud sessions, this book is not only a visual treat with its shiny foil cover but also an Emmy Award-winning story adapted into a beloved animated film. It’s a must-have for fans of children’s stories that combine humour, heart, and a touch of magic.

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