Follow Elma and Eddie’s adventure as they make the big leap from living in the city to moving to the countryside.
The Books
The Pigeons that Left the City
By Bruce Smith
Elma and Eddie are pigeons who live in the city. They love the city, but over time their appetite for the city changes as they consider starting a family. Follow Elma and Eddie’s adventure as they make the big leap from living in the city to moving to the countryside. Will their plan work, and who will they meet along the way?
The Pigeons go to the Circus
By Bruce Smith
Elma and Eddie are pigeons who’ve moved to the Countryside. Eddie has a big surprise for Elma. He’s taking her to the Circus. But Elma and Eddie’s circus day out takes an unexpected turn. Larry the Seal is about to lose his act. Can Eddie and Elma help Larry get his confidence back and save the day?
The Author and Illustrator
Bruce Smith
Author
Hi, I’m Bruce Smith the Author. I was born in Banbury in 1980 and grew up in a village in the Oxfordshire countryside. I have now put down roots in Kent and have worked in the creative industry for 16 years. I have two young boys Felix and Gus.
Nicole Jones
Illustrator
Hi, I’m Nicole Jones, the illustrator. I live with my wonderful family in a small Kent village. I worked as a primary teacher for twelve years, before moving into the illustration field. I hope this book is the springboard into a career I’ve always dreamed of.
Elma and Eddie Activities
countryside day out activity
- Which animals can you spot
- Match the animal with the habitat
- Countryside wordsearch
- Draw Elma and Eddie
- Fun Countryside facts
The big Bird Elma and Eddie colouring in
Ten birds to name and colour in, including pigeons and crows of course!
News and Events
The Pigeons that left the City to be published on March 24th 2024
We’re very excited to let you know The Pigeons that Left the City will be published on March 24th by Pegasus.
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