The Smeds and the Smoos

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The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson is a whimsical children's tale about two groups of aliens, the red Smeds and the blue Smoos, who live on a distant planet and never mix. When a Smed and a Smoo fall in love, their families disapprove, leading to an adventurous journey of discovery and understanding. The story explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and celebrating differences with enchanting rhymes and illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate charming and whimsical rhyming stories that celebrate themes of friendship and acceptance. Julia Donaldson's delightful tale introduces you to two different families of creatures and explores the beauty of overcoming differences to find common ground. It's a captivating read for young children who love imaginative characters and vibrant illustrations.

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The Smeds and the Smoos

Soar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literally out of this world! 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 don't approve. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creators of STICK MAN.

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The Smeds and The Smoos is about two groups of aliens—the Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue)—who never mix.

When Janet and Bill, a young Smed and Smoo, fall in love, their families strongly disapprove, but love conquers all. Janet and Bill not only bring their warring blue and red families together, they also celebrate the arrival of their gorgeous purple baby.

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i>The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson is a charming and engaging tale that captures the essence of friendship and understanding, delighting both children and adults. Reviews highlight its vibrant illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, which bring to life a richly imaginative world. It's lauded for its gentle exploration of themes such as overcoming prejudices and the power of unity across differences, making it not just entertaining but also insightful for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407188898

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alison Green Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 291.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 32

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