Follow the Swallow
Follow the Swallow
paperback
Published:
5 June, 2025
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Description
A delightfully funny story about friendship and seasonal change from the multi-award-winning Julia Donaldson.
Chack the blackbird and Apollo the swallow are friends.
But when Apollo tells Chack that he will soon be flying to Africa – Chack doesn't believe him.
And when Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favourite tree will one day turn into orange berries – Apollo doesn't believe him either!
But as the seasons change, Chack and Apollo are both in for a big surprise …
Join Chack and Apollo on a round-the-world adventure in this delightfully funny story about friendship and change.
From the author of the multi-million-selling The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, Follow the Swallow is the perfect book for EVERY season!
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008670320 |
| ISBN10 | 0008670323 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 210 g |
| Product Dimensions | 245 x 275 x 2 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
‘With a cast of birds, dolphins, camels and crocodiles, an adventure brimming with heat and humour, this beautiful book is destined to fly off the shelves!’ – Lancashire Evening Post
‘Fresh and vibrant…’ – Storytime Magazine
'Julia Donaldson’s magical ability to tell an engaging story, rich with lyrical language is paired wonderfully with Thomas Docherty’s engaging and characterful illustrations.’ – LoveReading4Kids
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Author's Bio
Julia Donaldson is the internationally renowned author of some of the best-loved picture books in the world, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Spinderella and Night Monkey, Day Monkey. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies, and many have been adapted into much-loved animated films. Julia was awarded a CBE for services to literature in 2019.
Thomas Docherty is the creator of a number of best-selling picture books, including The Horse That Jumped, and the illustrator of many more, including Superwolf and The Snatchabook, written by his wife Helen, and multi-award-winning The Hare-Shaped Hole, written by John Dougherty.