The Scarecrows' Wedding - by Julia Donaldson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, it's the big day for Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, and whole barnyard is turning out to help! A rollicking rhyming read-aloud, perfect for storytime!

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!

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, rhyming, read-aloud adventure from the beloved team behind Stick Man, Superworm, and Room on the Broom.

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.