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The Smeds and the Smoos

Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

The Smeds and the Smoos

Subjects

  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after

Average rating

5 out 5

738 reviews

 

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. ’By a loobular lake on a far-off planet There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet. Not far away, on a humplety hill, There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.’ 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 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! Hardcover format comes with a protective dust jacket to make this a special gift for a lifetime With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world! Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films strong> The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. ‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’ The Sun Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Stick Man Superworm Tabby McTat The Highway Rat The Scarecrows’ Wedding The Smeds and the Smoos Tiddler Ugly Five Zog Zog and the Flying Doctors Also available in paperback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats. Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.  

Reviews

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I liked Bill the Smoo the best. I would not recommend the book

Sergeant Ice-T Waltzer 01.01.2026

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I like this book because it means that also if you're different, it still means you can be friends.

Doctor Agnetha Remmington 22.12.2025

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The children become friends and it s a lo Ely story. I would recommend the book

Sir Dobbin Volcano 19.09.2025

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I like the purple baby at the end, red and blue make purple

Count Dobbin Quarantine 18.09.2025

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A fun story with fabulous illustrations

General Esmerelda Dangerous 11.09.2025

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The adventure

General Zeus Piccalilli 08.09.2025

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I liked when Bill was on a humplety hill. The rhyming is great!

Constable Mandrake Eragon 04.09.2025

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like the rhymes in the book

Coach Rapunzel Washington 03.09.2025

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I loved this book. I really liked how everyone made friends at the end!

Dame Angel Pinkerton 02.09.2025

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This book is funny!

Madam Panther Haystack 01.09.2025

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I like this book because all of the smeds and smoos came together, especially when there was a baby. I like that they made the baby a rattle and a flute.

Master Gator Bumblebee 31.08.2025

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It is funny when Grandfather Smed is grumpy.

Superintendent Binky Casserole 31.08.2025

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I liked Bill and Janet and that they all ended up happy

Inspector Rip Jamboree 31.08.2025

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I liked the ending

General Cornetto Sunshine 30.08.2025

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I liked that Janice and Bill ran away together but then their families found them again! This is also my mum’s favourite book!

Coach Tulip Anteater 30.08.2025

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It was a good story, I would recommend it

Madam Tuesday Peanut-butter 27.08.2025

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I liked that the book rhymed.

Captain Rapunzel Humdinger 27.08.2025

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I loved the purple smoo smed. I love how they made a new colour baby.

Lady Ariel Pinkerton 26.08.2025

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Another great book by Julia Donaldson

Baroness Jewel Birdbath 26.08.2025

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The book tells the story of aliens whose families forbid them from spending time together. The characters were forced to escape because they didn't want to give up their friendship.

Commander Bart Piano-key 24.08.2025