The Smeds and the Smoos

A must buy for your child great little book with a brilliant story

Another amazing book in this series. Grandchildren love them. Illustrations were fantastic too.

Wonderful book x

Amazon delivered this, this evening whilst my children were asleep. I opened the parcel and read the book immediately. I usually let my children do that. They enjoy the excitement of a delivery - especially a delivery for them. But this is Julia Donaldson and axel Scheffler. I couldn’t wait to dig in. Within pages I had a feeling the book had a important, subtle message. One that went hand in hand with the incredible message of inclusion and diversity that is the main theme of the book. My suspicion was all but confirmed on the final page. I absolutely loved the book. One of their best works in my opinion. Entertaining, funny and touching. What more would we expect from the pairing? Can’t wait to read it to the kids in the morning

My daughter was so keen to buy this after seeing it at a book fair that I couldn’t take her to at her school. It arrived today and she immediately wanted to read it with me, which have now done multiple times! It’s not as good as some of Julia Donaldson‘s earlier books but has all the classic elements - although saying that, it may grow me as the scarecrows wedding did. I wasn’t sure but that would start with either. Obviously the partnership works well as the Illustrations really make the book and they are fantastic. It’s another rhyming book although I have to admit that some of it is a bit of a tongue twister to say. I think some of the words are made up... but it’s certainly got a great message about living peacefully with each other and it’s a great book for primary school children to simply relate the message that we should all try and get along.

My almost 5 year old little girl has every Julia Donaldson book, so when I noticed there was a new one she was releasing I got very excited. Once available I ordered it straight away. My little girl couldn't wait for me to read it. It's like a children's Romeo & Juliet (but with a happy ending) and I LOVED the ending! She thoroughly enjoyed it and the illustrations were brilliant as usual thanks to Axel Scheffler. Look out for the sneeky Gruffalo reference that he likes to add into many of the books.

Love this, one of our new favourites. I love the story that this gives to children. Many adults could do with a copy of this. A beautiful story, cleverly done, that teaches children that it doesn't matter if you're from somewhere else, or a different colour. That you can love each other, that you are no different to each other. It teaches that those who have biased can be wrong and can change. It's not some political push on children mind, or religious. Just a nice story with a very important message!

Wonderful book for the grandchildren with fabulous illustrations