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Hello Twigs, Surprise!
Series: Hello Twigs
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For kids who love Narwhal and Jelly comes this joyous early graphic novel series about four twigs and their adventures in nature. The world is big when you’re a twig!
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In the first hilarious adventure in this early graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Red Twig loves giving surprises!
Red is a WILD TWIG who loves surprising his friends. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them to laugh – but instead, they are shocked and scared. Oh dear. Can Red stay wild AND find a better way to surprise his friends? We hope so! Go, Red, go!
The world is big when you’re a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. With eight books in the series, these hilarious books are perfect for readers aged 3 to 7 and fans of Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters, and Elephant and Piggie.
‘These colourful books will awaken children to the beauty of nature, its usefulness and glory. They are encouraged through the twig’s examples, to be creative, innovative, work as a team, and accept each other’s differences.’ – Kids Book Review
★ 'Notable Graphic Novel series' by ALIA Graphic (Australian Library & Information Association)
★ The Guardian’s 'Best Australian Children’s Books Series'
★ Bookstagram 'Best Early Reader Series'
★ 'Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List' by ALA (American Library Association)
Hello Twigs is perfect for:
- Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters, Elephant and Piggie and Pizza and Taco
- Early and emergent readers aged 3-7 years
- Young comic fans
- Parents and educators looking for a funny, charming read-aloud book with gentle social-emotional learning opportunities
Collect all eight books in the adorably funny Hello Twigs series:
- Hello Twigs, Surprise!
- Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure
- Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?
- Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
- Hello Twigs, Puddle Party
- Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy
- Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
- Hello Twigs, What a Mess
Series: Hello Twigs
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Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy
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Hello Twigs, Puddle Party
In Ziggy's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, she goes exploring – and discovers something incredible! The twiggy friends are having a pool party! But Ziggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she can find something bigger, better and splashier for everyone to play in. That is, until she runs into...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Surprise!
In the first hilarious adventure in this early graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, Red Twig loves giving surprises! Red is a WILD TWIG who loves surprising his friends. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them to laugh – but instead, they are shocked and scared. Oh dear. Can Red stay wild...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
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Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
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Hello Twigs, What a Mess
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Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure
In Ziggy's first adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series for young readers, she wants to find some treasure! Ziggy Twig wants to prove she’s an awesome explorer, and there's one thing explorers are great at: finding treasure. But what happens when she leads her twiggy best friends on a big treasure hunt... and they discover they don't actually know...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Hello Twigs, Surprise! is well-praised for its humour and colourful illustrations, making it a fun read for children. Reviewers appreciate its engaging storyline that promotes teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, while also celebrating friendship and nature's wonders. The series is noted for its expressive characters and is recommended for newly independent readers, encouraging them to explore themes like apology and friendship.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761211980
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Illustration: Full Colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ben Wood
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 94g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood are the creators of the bestselling Real Pigeons series, and the beloved junior graphic novel series Hello Twigs (published as Twig Friends in North America). Their books together are published in 26 languages worldwide and have been recognised in numerous awards including Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Children’s Book Prize.
Author Andrew McDonald loves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise. Andrew is a regular presenter on the schools circuit, where he conducts writing workshops, talks about his life as an author and inspires kids to read, write, draw and be creative. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia with his partner and two young kids.
Illustrator Ben Wood has illustrated over fifty books for children. He is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.
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