Children’s classic in Scots set to be a festive favourite

Stick Mannie bides in the family tree.

Wi his Stick Wifie Love and their stick bairnies three.

This children's classic, translated into Scots for the first time by James Robertson, is sure to delight families this festive season. From the best-loved creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man is the popular story of family and fearlessness – having sold over two million copies worldwide and adapted into a short, animated film and successful stage play.

Available in Scots for the very first time, this translation by James Robertson is the tale of Stick Man's epic journey navigating the perilous seasons to reunite with his family. It's not easy being a stick man, but with a bit of bravery, a touch of luck and a little help from a festive friend, he might just succeed.

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler, Stick Mannie is a modern Christmas classic sure to entertain the whole family and bring the Scots language to readers through this much-loved story.