The Scarecrows’ Wedding

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 Tiddler stars

voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones)

as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob

Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).

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