The Surprise

Written by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird · Illustrated by Magenta Fox

A guinea pig in a judo suit must navigate a new world to embrace her uniqueness.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Maud, a guinea pig who stands out in her judo suit. Thrust into a bewildering new environment, Maud faces challenges that test her courage and individuality. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, unexpected friendships and brave choices lead her to discover the strength in being different. Will Maud find her place and celebrate what makes her unique? Dive into this charming tale of self-discovery and the quiet power of embracing one's true self.

From the publisher

This back-to-school season, individuality is in! Nothing makes a splash like being uniquely yourself–and celebrating what makes you different.From acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox, comes a powerful picture book debut![A] delightful tale for little oddballs everywhere.–Entertainment Weekly Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit–and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. The Surprise is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by New York Times bestselling author Zadie Smith and award-winning writer Nick Laird, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator, Magenta Fox. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.

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