The joyful and heartwarming picture book
from the number one bestselling author and illustrator ofThe Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
'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 find
everything on their list.
But wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas and almost
ruins their special day. Harry O'Hay must become a hero before
he and Betty O'Barley can have the wedding of their dreams.
Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift
for toddlers
A wonderfully funny story with drama, humour, originality - and
a happy ending from the UK's number one picture book author and
illustrator
Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every
page 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 animated film of Tabby McTat stars
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.
Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.
Praise for The Scarecrows' Wedding:
'The perfect marriage of rhyme and pictures ... A joy from start
to finish' Daily Mail
'Fabulous rhymes that are a joy to read out, wowey illustrations
and winks to the grown-up' Sunday Times
- ISBN13 9781407170749
- Publish Date 7 July 2016 (first published 17 July 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 31 October 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Scholastic
- Imprint Alison Green Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English