The Lumberjack's Beard

Jim the lumberjack houses creatures in his beard when he chops down their homes - with hilarious consequences.

Every day, Jim Hickory the lumberjack heads into the forest with his trusty axe and chops down trees. Unfortunately, all sorts of creatures lose their homes in the process, so Jim gives them a home in his beard - until one day it all just gets too much. Time for Jim to come up with a better solution! A story with a green message.

Duncan Beedie is an author and illustrator with over 15 years of experience working in children's media. He began his career in children's TV as an animator before branching into design and animation for websites, games, and educational apps. The Last Chip is Duncan's third book for Templar, following The Bear Who Stared and The Lumberjack's Beard. The Bear Who Stared was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017. Duncan lives in Bristol with his wife, daughter, and tirelessly playful Springer Spaniel, Ivor.