2016
Which stories will you be telling on National Tell a Fairytale Day?
Which fairytale will you be reading on National Tell a Fairytale Day? Fairytales and folk tales are an integral part of a country’s traditions and provide a basis for many other stories that we know and love today. We have introduced our daughter to fairytales using books, magazines and other activities but there are still many…
Little Home Bird by Jo Empson
Moving House? Of course you want to take all your favourite things with you! But what if you are a bird flying south for the winter?
Where’s Will? Find Shakespeare Hidden In His Plays by Anna Claybourne & Tilly
April 23rd 2016 is the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death and a variety of events will mark the occasion. If you are unfamiliar with Shakespeare’s work Where’s Will? is a great introduction to ten of his plays which have been summarised then portrayed in a pictorial comic strip style which is appealing to children from a fairly young age.
Peekaboo 123 / Peekaboo ABC by Gareth Lucas
Peekaboo 123 and Peekaboo ABC are gorgeous, sturdy, brightly coloured, lift the flap books. They are perfect presents for a new baby, introduce concepts throughout the toddler years and would make a wonderful addition to a nursery or reception classroom. Each book introduces a concept and new vocabulary in a fun way and we love Gareth Lucas’ bright, bold illustrations which…
International Book Giving Day Giveaway 2016
We are so excited to bring you an International Book Giving Day giveaway!
International Book Giving Day 2016
International Book Giving Day 2016 is on February 14th and Story Snug’s preparations are almost finished. Since the beginning of January we have been tweeting and blogging to spread the word about the day and we’re delighted with the number of people we have reached who had not heard of Book Giving Day before. If you…
Blogtour: Squiggles and Splodges by author / illustrator Jonny Lambert
We are delighted to welcome author / illustrator Jonny Lambert to Story Snug. Jonny is visiting various blogs during the week as part of a blog tour to celebrate publication of his beautiful new picture book, Little Why.
#NationalLibrariesDay – Maisy Goes to the Library by Lucy Cousins
February 6th is National Libraries Day in the UK. Maisy was one of my daughter’s favourite characters when she was younger and in Maisy Goes to the Library she introduces small children to the concept of libraries and the activities that take place in them.
Sharing Book Love – A Poem For International Book Giving Day
Sharing Book Love on International Book Giving Day!
A Book Cake For A New Baby
A friend of mine made me a beautiful diaper cake when I was pregnant. A diaper cake is mostly made up of nappies but various other baby accessories are included – dummies, bibs, washing and babycare accessories etc. We were also given two jigsaws and a Rainbow Fish CD.
