{"product_id":"the-smeds-and-smoos-early-reader","title":"The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of \u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStick Man\u003c\/em\u003e, now in an early reader format to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner at the British Book Awards 2020 - Children's Illustrated \u0026amp; Non-Fiction Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the creators of \u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStick Man\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZOG\u003c\/em\u003e, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1. The animated film of \u003cem\u003eThe Smeds and the Smoos\u003c\/em\u003e is the winner of an International Emmy Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe animated film of \u003cem\u003eTabby McTat\u003c\/em\u003e is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook out for \u003cem\u003eJonty Gentoo\u003c\/em\u003e by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Smeds and the Smoos\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of \u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.' The Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67899474772020,"sku":"9780702312489","price":12.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6195\/0516\/files\/9780702312489-the-smeds-and-smoos-early-reader-1.jpg?v=1793661300","url":"https:\/\/toyhero.co.nz\/products\/the-smeds-and-smoos-early-reader","provider":"Toy Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}