Zog and the Flying Doctors

 

Everyone’s favourite dragon, Zog, returns in this magical adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Smeds and the Smoos and Stick Man.

‘Meet the Flying Doctors – a dragon, knight and girl.
Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.’

Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty ‘air ambulance’, Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion.

But should princesses really be doctors?

Pearl’s uncle, the King, doesn’t think so – until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him.

• Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
• A fabulous picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
• The sequel to the much-loved Zog is also a stand-alone story
• Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
• Bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance are at the heart of this heartwarming story
• Zog and the Flying Doctors has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King).
• The animated film of The Scarecrows’ Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O’Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O’Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator.
• Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.

 

‘Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children’s publishing’ Sunday Times