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Follow the Swallow

Julia Donaldson Thomas Docherty

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English
Farshore
05 June 2025
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!
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Illustrated by:   Thomas Docherty
Imprint:   Farshore
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 275mm,  Width: 245mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   210g
ISBN:   9780008670320
ISBN 10:   0008670323
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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.

Reviews for Follow the Swallow

‘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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