The Scarecrows' Wedding

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A scarecrow wedding faces chaos when a rival threatens to ruin the day. Can love prevail?

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32 pages· 934 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~510L

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Bookroo's summary

Betty and Harry, two devoted scarecrows, plan the barnyard's most unforgettable wedding. As Harry searches for the perfect flowers, rival scarecrow Reginald Rake plots to sabotage their special day. With time running out, will Harry return in time to save their celebration? Join this lively adventure filled with love, mischief, and unexpected twists.

From the publisher

From the superstar team of Donaldson and Scheffler, a barnyard wedding for the ages!Betty O’Barley and Harry O’HayWere 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 read-aloud adventure from the beloved team behind STICK MAN, SUPERWORM, and ROOM ON THE BROOM.

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