The Ballad of Cactus Joe

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A loner saguaro cactus discovers the importance of friendship.

Author Lily Murray and Illustrator Clive McFarland

Suitable for: 3+

Price: £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-278568-8
Publication date: 02/05/2024
Paperback: 32 pages
Dimensions: 270x230mm

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A staunch loner, lean 'n' mean prickle machine Cactus Joe learns to value having others in his life in this heartwarming story about friendship.

This page was last updated on 16 May 2024 at 04:30 GMT

"Murray has crafted a funny rhyming tale that adds new birds to Cactus Joe's branches bit by bit... McFarland makes the pages bright and colourful while remaining true to the story's desert setting... This is a beautiful picturebook with heart and humour." - Conor Bredin, Children's Books Ireland
"A slightly cranky cactus strikes a deal with a woodpecker with unforeseeable consequences in this adorable picture book that carries a heartwarming message about adapting to new circumstances." - Waterstones
"This funny picture book has it all: a singing, grumpy cactus; a variety of birds; and a surprise at the end... Clive McFarland's pictures contain clever characterisation and pops of bright orange to really engage the child. Never has a cactus had so much expression." - BookTrust