Two scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, are planning the perfect wedding. But wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas and almost ruins their special day. Harry must become a hero before he and Betty can have the wedding of their dreams.
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“The perfect marriage of rhyme and pictures … the delightful repetition and gentle humour are matched with wonderfully detailed illustrations that reveal more on each reading. A joy from start to finish.” The Daily Mail
“There’s huge warmth in every word, every drawing… An irresistible delight” Financial Times
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Julia says ... |
I really like the summery feel of Axel’s illustrations to this story. Here we are with Harry and Betty, launching the book in a field of maize.
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