# The Smeds and the Smoos - Hardcover

by **Julia Donaldson** (Author), **Axel Scheffler** (Illustrator)

An out-of-this-world story of friendship from the creators of _Room on the Broom_ and _The Gruffalo_

The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue), so when Janet and Bill, a young Smed and Smoo, fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But love conquers all and, in the happiest of happy endings, Janet and Bill not only bring their warring blue and red families together -- they also celebrate the arrival of their beautiful purple baby From the bestselling creators of _Room on the Broom_ and _The Gruffalo_, this out-of-this-world story of friendship and family is a timely celebration of embracing our differences and finding common ground.

### Author Biography

**Julia Donaldson** served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, including _The Gruffalo_, _Room on the Broom_, and _Stick Man_. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.

  
Axel Scheffler's award-winning books include _Room on the Broom_, _The Snail and the Whale_, and _The Gruffalo_. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.3 x 9.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 10, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Smeds and the Smoos

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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