The world is big when you’re a twig!

A joyous new series from Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of
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Hello Twigs is a graphic novel series for young readers.

Each book is 48 pages with full-colour illustrations and simple text that can be read aloud. The stories follow a group of twigs (and one stump) as they explore nature, creativity, emotions and friendship with heart, humour and some slapstick too!

Coming in August 2023

The cover of the book Hello Twigs, Surprise, featuring an illustration of a reg twig with a smiling mouth jumping up. The text on the cover says 'From the creators of Real Pigeons, Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood.'
Hello Twigs, Surprise!
A cover of a book Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling, featuring an illustration of a character called Stump who is a short tree stump. The text on the cover says 'From the creators of Real Pigeons, Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood.'
Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?
A cover of the book Hello Twigs, Time to Paint, featuring an illustration of Noodle, a twig with a paint palette in one and her other hand is spreading paint through the air. The text on the cover says 'From the creators of Real Pigeons, Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood.'
Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
A cover of the book Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure, featuring an illustration of Ziggy Twig, who wears a leaf backpack on her back. The text on the cover says 'From the creators of Real Pigeons, Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood.'
Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure
Hello Twigs, Surprise!
Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?
Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure

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A photo of two white men with glasses – Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood. They are sitting at a book signing table at an event, talking to two kids and a parent, whose faces cannot be seen.
Ben Wood and Andrew McDonald are the creators of Real Pigeons and Hello Twigs. All photos: Alan Moyle.

For review copies and media enquiries please contact kidsmarketing@hardiegrant.com.

Hello Twigs was created on the land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. Land that was never ceded. We pay our respects to all First Nations people of Australia.

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