2013
Our favourite stories from 2013
We have read lots of great stories this year and my daughter and I talked about the ones that she most enjoyed reading. We pulled old friends and new friends out of the bookcase and here is the list that she came up with (we could have added so many more!). They are not necessarily…
Story Snug’s top ten viewed posts 2013
There is an interesting mix of old and new picture books in Story Snug’s top ten viewed posts 2013. Several books from my teaching practice days have had the most views but there are also some new favourites that have been published recently.
When it Snows by Richard Collingridge
The snow doesn’t stop a little boy and his teddybear from having a big adventure in When it Snows. This beautifully illustrated story includes elements of Christmas that are important to children and celebrates the power of books, reading and imagination.
Christmas and Snowy’s Advent Calendar Dec 17th to 24th
Only eight more days on our Advent calendar and we’re looking forward to Christmas and Snowy bringing us some more seasonal books. They were very creative last week with their knitting and paper doll making and they also enjoyed a car race. We’re looking forward to seeing what they will be doing from December 17th…
Peck, Peck, Peck by Lucy Cousins
Peck Peck Peck tells the story of a little woodpecker who is learning to peck. Lucy Cousin’s bold, colourful illustrations are full of holes by the end of the story!
Christmas and Snowy’s Advent Calendar Dec 9th to 16th
Christmas and Snowy have surprised and delighted us with their book choices and their games for Advent. We’ve had snowball fights, music making, pirates and Nicklaus even filled the shoes that they put out! With fifteen days to go there’s even more fun to be had! So let’s see what happens between December 9th to…
Our favourite Jane Hissey stories
I first read Jane Hissey’s Old Bear Stories to my reception class when I was a newly qualified teacher and I have loved her work ever since. The toys that she creates are beautifully illustrated and the adventures that come from familiar playroom situations are amusing and appealing to young children (and lots of adults…
Mog’s Christmas by Judith Kerr
I loved borrowing Judith Kerr’s Mog stories from the library as a child. Mog’s Christmas was first published in 1976 but it is a timeless story and includes all the Christmas preparations that we make today. The house and the tree are being decorated, presents have been wrapped and Mum and Dad are busy in…
Christmas and Snowy’s Advent Calendar 2013 – Dec 1st to 8th
Our two new friends have arrived with our Advent crown and their first book choice for our Advent Calendar 2013 🙂 My daughter has christened them Christmas and Snowy, they’ve barely left her side all day and have been a huge hit so I think we’re in for a fun Advent! Let’s see what they…
Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish by Rebecca Harry
Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish is a lovely story that celebrates the qualities of kindness and giving at Christmas. The illustrations are gorgeous and silvery glitter foil on each picture beautifully evokes the cold, wintery atmosphere.
