Follow the Swallow, 9780008670320
Paperback
Unlikely friends learn about change in this charming seasonal adventure.
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Follow the Swallow

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2025

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Summary

A Tale of Feathers and Seasons: Follow the Swallow

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008670320
ISBN-10:0008670323
Author:Julia Donaldson, Thomas Docherty
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Farshore
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:13 October 2025
Weight:120g
Dimensions:275mm x 245mm x 2mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘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

About The Author

Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson is the current Children’s Laureate and the author of the internationally bestselling book The Gruffalo as well as numerous other popular titles.

Thomas Docherty is an acclaimed author and illustrator of a number of bestselling children’s picture books. His titles include Little Boat, Big Scary Monster, and the Driftwood Ball. He is the illustrator of Bombs and Blackberries and Chariots and Champions, written by Julia Donaldson. The Snatchabook, which was written by his wife Helen, has been shortlisted for several awards in the UK and US and been translated into 17 languages.

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