LoveReading4Kids Says
Chack the blackbird and Apollo the swallow become friends as they are both learning to fly. When Apollo explains that he is preparing for a trip to Africa, Chack doesn't believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favourite tree will eventually turn into orange berries - Apollo doesn't believe him either. But, with the turning of the seasons, both birds learn to trust in each other.
Those that know the game of ‘broken telephone’, where a passed-on message is often misinterpreted over time will immediately find the humour in the story as the animals chosen to pass on messages from one side of the world to the other forget and make up alternatives. Julia Donaldson’s magical ability to tell an engaging story, rich with lyrical language is paired wonderfully with Thomas Docherty’s engaging and characterful illustrations. Children will also be able to subtly learn about seasonal change and life cycles of plants and animals through this endearing and funny tale of friendship.
A good companion to other animal friendship stories like the Frank and Bert series by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros and the I’m Sticking With You stories by Smriti Halls and Steve Small.
Charlotte Hacking
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Follow the Swallow Synopsis
A delightfully funny story about friendship and seasonal change from the multi-award-winning Julia Donaldson.
Chack the blackbird and Apollo the swallow are friends.
But when Apollo tells Chack that he will soon be flying to Africa - Chack doesn't believe him.
And when Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favourite tree will one day turn into orange berries - Apollo doesn't believe him either!
But as the seasons change, Chack and Apollo are both in for a big surprise …
Join Chack and Apollo on a round-the-world adventure in this delightfully funny story about friendship and change.
From the author of the multi-million-selling The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, Follow the Swallow is the perfect book for EVERY season!
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9780008670320 |
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5th June 2025 |
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Julia Donaldson |
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Thomas Docherty |
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Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
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Paperback |
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32 pages |
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About Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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