Title overview
The joyful and heartwarming picture bookfrom the number one bestselling author and illustrator of‘Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay
Were scarecrows. (They scared
Lots of crows every day.)
Harry loved Betty, and Betty loved Harry,
So Harry said, ‘Betty, my beauty let’s marry!”
Two scarecrows are planning the perfect wedding and set off to findeverything on their list.
But wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas and almostruins their special day. Harry O’Hay must become a hero beforehe and Betty O’Barley can have the wedding of their dreams.
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special giftfor toddlers
- A wonderfully funny story with drama, humour, originality – anda happy ending from the UK’s number one picture book author andillustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypage with lots of details to spot
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog,which have all been made into animated films
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmaswith voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian andStrictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddingtonmovies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny newpicture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
‘The perfect marriage of rhyme and pictures … A joy from startto finish’ Daily Mail
‘Fabulous rhymes that are a joy to read out, wowey illustrationsand winks to the grown-up’ Sunday Times