The Smeds and the Smoos: Book and CD

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alienfolk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and StickMan - read by Oscar-nominated actor Imelda Staunton!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 stronglydisapprove.But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest oflove stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!The complete book now with a CD featuring the story, a listeninggame and song, all performed by award-winning actor Imelda StauntonFrom the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all beenmade into animated films shown on BBC1The Smeds and The Smoos will be theBBC1 animated film for Christmas 2022Praise for The Smeds and The Smoos:'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creatorof The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journeythrough space in a book that is perfect for reading together.'The Sun'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsensewords but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.'The Times'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.'Daily Express