The Scarecrows' Wedding

by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)

Overview

From the superstar team of Donaldson and Scheffler, a barnyard wedding for the ages!

"Betty O'Barley and Harry O'HayWere scarecrows. (They scared lots of crows every day.)Harry loved Betty, and Betty loved Harry,So Harry said, 'Betty, my beauty, let's marry!Let's have a wedding, the best wedding yet,A wedding that no one will ever forget.'"And so begin the plans for the best wedding the barnyard has ever seen! The scarecrow couple sets off for a hunt round the farm for everything they need for the festivities — a big white dress, rings, wedding bells (or, at least, cow bells)... But when Harry's search for flowers takes him far, far away, villainous scarecrow rival Reginald Rake sees his chance to ruin this beautiful day... Hurry back, Harry!A rollicking read-aloud adventure from the beloved team behind STICK MAN, SUPERWORM, and ROOM ON THE BROOM.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545726061
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/29/2014
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 11.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

Donaldson's rhymes trip right off the tongue and into trippy territory that Scheffler's humorous drawings complement perfectly.

The New York Times - Maria Russo

Praise for The Highway Rat

"This well-paced, rollicking tale is a guaranteed storytime treat." — School Libray Journal, starred review

"Donaldson and Scheffler deliver a lot of laughs.... A treat." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Tabby McTat, The Musical Cat

"The team behind Room on the Broom pair up again in what has become a near-annual ritual of picture book perfection.... Impeccable rhythm and rhyme distinguish this particular tale, filled, as always, with Donaldson's exemplary humor and heart." — New York Times

"Adults looking for a mellifluous read-aloud selection may also find this the cat's meow." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for A Gold Star for Zog

"Donaldson... is a master of witty comic rhyme and original stories with heart...The book gets a gold star too." — New York Times

"A delightful new twist on happily-ever-after." — School Library Journal

Praise for Stick Man

"Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could become a December perennial." — Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that will stick around long after the holiday season." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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