The Surprise
by: Zadie Smith / Nick Laird Magenta Fox (Illustrator)

Hardcover. NY, Viking Childrens Books, 1st US, 2022, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket. Color illustrations by Magenta Fox. Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit--and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality. Clean copy.