**One of the Observer's Best Children's Books of 2024 **

**One of the Observer's Best Children's Books of 2024 **

** A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox.**Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds.

Praise for* Weirdo *:

**"A sweet, tightly written tale about the benefits of not fitting in, cheered on by Magenta Fox's gorgeous illustrations *" The Times' Best Children's Books for Summer 2021 *

"As cockle-warming as a cuddle from a favourite pet, Weirdo ought to be a smash hit" Observer

"it's delightful"