Author Profile
Andrew Mcdonald
3 Books
Andrew McDonald is a children's book author best known for writing the wildly popular and hilarious Real Pigeons series. He loves creating funny, action-packed stories that keep young readers laughing, guessing, and turning the pages. Alongside illustrator Ben Wood, he has built a beloved world of crime-fighting birds who tackle bizarre mysteries in their city. His energetic storytelling extends to other quirky tales, including the playful book Now You Are a Chicken. Before writing full-time, he worked in bookstores and schools, sharing his deep love of reading directly with kids.
Books in "Twig Friends"
Red, Ziggy, Noodle, and Stump may be tiny twigs, but their feelings and adventures are anything but small.
In this second Twig Friends graphic novel, the four best friends tumble into three silly comic stories full of treasure-hunting, mud cakes, surprises, and one very sad Stump. Ziggy wants to prove she is a real explorer, Red has ideas about how to enjoy a muddy treat, and the whole group shows that friendship can help when big feelings show up.
Bright, funny panels make this an inviting pick for readers moving from picture books into longer comics. With its gentle humor, simple adventures, and make-your-own twig friend activity, this is a cheerful friendship story for kids who like their laughs small, leafy, and full of heart.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
The world is enormous when you are a twig. Luckily, Red, Ziggy, Noodle, and Stump are not facing it alone.
In this full-color graphic novel, four twig best friends stumble into three small but hilarious adventures. Red discovers that surprises can go wrong when a snail zoo is accidentally ruined, Ziggy and Stump investigate what might be a volcano, and Noodle searches nature for blue paint with very mixed results.
Twig Friends is a warm, funny bridge from picture books to graphic novels, with short comic stories, expressive art, and friendship at the center of every mishap. Young readers will enjoy the tiny heroes, big reactions, and playful creativity, including simple step-by-step instructions for making their own twig friend.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
The twig friends are ready to go wild, even if wild means dandelion forests, strange discoveries, and maybe magic.
In this third Twig Friends graphic novel, Noodle finds a secret dandelion forest, Stump makes a surprising discovery, and Red Twig wonders if he might be a magic wand. The stories are short, bright, and full of small adventures that feel big when your heroes are twigs.
Young readers who enjoy funny friendship comics will find an easy, cheerful rhythm here. The full-color panels support growing readers, while the gentle jokes and playful surprises keep the pages moving. A simple craft activity at the end extends the fun, inviting kids to bring a little twiggy imagination into the real world.
6-8 Years
114 Pages
