Neither Poppy nor Cam want it to work ? until it does.

Poppy is known for her high standards. Why bother with relationships when boys don’t ever seem to live up to her expectations? One red flag and she’s out.

Cam is known for quickly developing the ick. He’s never dated anyone for long – a week here, a month there, but he always spooks.

When Poppy’s friends challenge her to give someone a chance for two whole months, Poppy decides that Cam (her mysterious bus crush) could be the best of an underwhelming bunch. But Cam’s been set his own challenge: he’s banned from ending things in his next relationship ? and that means he’s ready to do whatever he can to put Poppy off.

Two skeptics. Two months. And this time, neither of them can disappear the moment they spot something they don’t like?

• Perfect for fans of Holly Bourne, Jenny Han and Dolly Alderton.
• An entertaining escapist romance that’s also a topical and nuanced look at healthy relationships. Deftly exploring the difference between what makes a legitimate red flag and what is simply being flawed and human.
• Perfect for TikTok and Bookstagram, with shades of  all the best romcom movies!

The magical adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man.

‘Meet the Flying Doctors – a dragon, knight and girl.
Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.’

Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty ‘air ambulance’, Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion.

But should princesses really be doctors?

Pearl’s uncle, the King, doesn’t think so – until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him.

• Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
• A fabulous picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
• The sequel to the much-loved Zog is also a stand-alone story
• Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
• Bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance are at the heart of this heartwarming story
• Zog and the Flying Doctors has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King).
• The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
• Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

‘Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children’s publishing’ Sunday Times