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The surprise / Zadie Smith & Nick Laird ; illustrated by Magenta Fox.
"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"--Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1774880601
- ISBN: 9781774880609
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Publisher: [Toronto, Ontario] : Tundra, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: London : Penguin Books, 2021. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Guinea pigs > Juvenile fiction. Judo > Juvenile fiction. Persistence > Juvenile fiction. Individuality > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | STO JP Smith | 31681020190633 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Random House, Inc.
Celebrating the quiet power of being different, The Surprise is the childrenâs debut from acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox.
Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suitâand 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 two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.
