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Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
Series: Hello Twigs
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From the creators of the Real Pigeons series comes the next hilarious graphic novel starring Red Twig, who just might be magic! Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! He's finally found something special he can do by himself. But is he...
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From the creators of the Real Pigeons series comes the next hilarious graphic novel starring Red Twig, who just might be magic!
Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! He's finally found something special he can do by himself. But is he really magic, or is something even more incredible going on?
The world is big when youโre a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. With eight books in the series, these hilarious books are perfect for readers aged 3 to 7 and fans of Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters, and Elephant and Piggie.
โThese colourful books will awaken children to the beauty of nature, its usefulness and glory. They are encouraged through the twigโs examples, to be creative, innovative, work as a team, and accept each otherโs differences.โ โKids Book Review
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'Notable Graphic Novel series' by ALIA Graphic (Australian Library & Information Association)
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The Guardianโs 'Best Australian Childrenโs Books Series'
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Bookstagram 'Best Early Reader Series'
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'Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List' by ALA (American Library Association)
Hello Twigs is perfect for:
- Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters, Elephant and Piggie and Pizza and Taco
- Early and emergent readers aged 3-7 years
- Young comic fans
- Parents and educators looking for a funny, charming read-aloud book with gentle social-emotional learning opportunities
Collect all eight books in the adorably funny Hello Twigs series:
- Hello Twigs, Surprise!
- Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure
- Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?
- Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
- Hello Twigs, Puddle Party
- Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy
- Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
- Hello Twigs, What a Mess
Series: Hello Twigs
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Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?
In Stump's first adventure in this hilarious and sweet graphic novel series, he is having some pretty big feelings. Luckily, he's got some great friends by his side! Stump is having a feeling. A feeling he calls โGREAT SADNESSโ, because he used to live in the Big Tree, until a bolt of lightning struck him out. Poor Stump! He bravely...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy
In Stump's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, he has a big problem: he is SO GRUMPY! Oh no โ Stump's favourite splinter is missing! How terrible. Can Stump's twiggy friends help him get rid of his grumpy, or will he be grumpy forever? The world is big when youโre a twig! From the best-selling...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Puddle Party
In Ziggy's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, she goes exploring โ and discovers something incredible! The twiggy friends are having a pool party! But Ziggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she can find something bigger, better and splashier for everyone to play in. That is, until she runs into...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Surprise!
In the first hilarious adventure in this early graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Red Twig loves giving surprises! Red is a WILD TWIG who loves surprising his friends. So when he jumps out and yells โSURPRISEโ at his friends, he expects them to laugh โ but instead, they are shocked and scared. Oh dear. Can Red stay wild...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
In her first story from this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Noodle wants to make some art! Noodle isnโt just a twig โ sheโs an ARTIST too. And she knows exactly what she wants to paint. Thereโs just one problem: the twigs have made red paint, green paint and yellow paint for her to use โ but...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
From the creators of the Real Pigeons series comes the next hilarious graphic novel starring Red Twig, who just might be magic! Red is THRILLED when he discovers that he can do magic! He's finally found something special he can do by himself. But is he really magic, or is something even more incredible going on? The world is big...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, What a Mess
In her second story from this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Noodle decides to decorate the Big Tree! Noodle is an ARTY twig, and today, she's decorating the Big Tree. But her friends joined in โ and now the Big Tree is a MESS! Can she find a way to make art she loves and share the...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure
In Ziggy's first adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, she wants to find some treasure! Ziggy Twig wants to prove sheโs an awesome explorer, and there's one thing explorers are great at: finding treasure. But what happens when she leads her twiggy best friends on a big treasure hunt... and they discover they don't actually know...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761214011
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 July 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Illustration: Full Colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ben Wood
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 140.0mm
Weight: 94g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Andrew McDonaldย is the author of two beloved series for young readers: the bestsellingย Real Pigeons and the Hello Twigs graphic novelsย (published asย Twig Friendsย in the US). He loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise, and regularly presents at schools and runs creative writing workshops. His books have been shortlisted for the Childrenโs Book Council of Australia Awards, the Readings Children's Book Prize, and the Australian Book Industry Awards. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.
Ben Woodย has illustrated many bestsellingย books for children, including the best-selling Real Pigeonsย series and the Hello Twigsย graphic novel (published asย Twig Friendsย in the US). Ben is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.
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