'A cracker of a book' FT

The heartwarming modern classic from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog - perfect for sharing at Christmas.

'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three.'

But it's dangerous being a Stick Man.

A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire!

Will he ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? Perhaps Santa can help...

• A modern classic picture book about family, courage and adventure from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator
• This magical story is accompanied by a fun-filled audio CD:includes full story with music, the Stick Man Song (plus instrumental version) and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns.
• Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
• This perfect gift book is a journey through the seasons with a gloriously festive Christmas Eve ending
• From the creators of The Gruffalo, Superworm and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
• Stick Man has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Martin Freeman (Stick Man), Jennifer Saunders (Narrator), Sally Hawkins (Stick Lady), Russell Tovey (Dog) and Hugh Bonneville (Santa)

• The Smeds and the Smoosis on BBC One at Christmas 2022with 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.