2018
Fictional characters who love books and reading!
We’ve chosen some of our favourite fictional characters who love books and reading to share with you on World Book Day. World Book Day is held in the UK on March 1st and many children will be celebrating reading and books by dressing up as their favourite book characters and holding book related events in…
I REALLY WANT the Cake by Simon Philip & Lucia Gaggiotti
I REALLY WANT the Cake is a picture book that most readers will be able to identify with! How do you react when you see and smell a freshly baked chocolate cake but are told that you can’t eat it? Could you resist it? That’s the problem that this story’s little heroine is faced with!
Hattie Peck by Emma Levey
Hattie Peck’s story is full of eggs that have been laid by all kinds of creatures! We love Hattie, she’s a determined, kind hearted heroine who turns her own heartbreak around when she goes out into the big wide world to rescue abandoned eggs.
Story Snug’s 2018 International Book Giving Day Giveaway!
We are so excited about our 2018 International Book Giving Day giveaway and would like to say a huge huge thank you to all the authors and illustrators who are helping us to celebrate by generously giving books.
The Pirates of Scurvy Sands by Jonny Duddle
Matilda and The Jolley-Rogers are back in The Pirates of Scurvy Sands, a holiday adventure which is published today. We first met Jim Lad and his family in The Pirates Next Door which was one of the very first picture books that I bought for my daughter and we love absolutely love this new story.
Hidden World Ocean by Libby Walden & Stephanie Fizer-Coleman
Hidden World Ocean is a beautifully illustrated, sturdy lift-the-flap book which introduces children to thirty six different sea dwelling creatures. It’s a colourful introduction to sea life which includes many different species including sharks, octopuses, various fish and crabs.
International Book Giving Day Bookmarks and Bookplates
International Book Giving Day (IBGD) is just two weeks today! Author / Illustrator Elys Dolan has not only designed this year’s fabulous poster but she has also designed the 2018 International Book Giving Day bookmarks and bookplates. The poster, bookmarks and bookplates are free to download from the Book Giving Day website.
Author Cath Jones talks about ‘Bonkers About Beetroot’
Bonkers About Beetroot is Cath Jones’ debut picture book and it’s completely bonkers! Cath and I met online through SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and I am always very excited when writing friends become published authors. It’s lovely to welcome her to Story Snug to answer my questions about her books, her writing…
The Last Chip by Duncan Beedie
The Last Chip The Story of a Very Hungry Pigeon is the story of Percy the pigeon’s quest to find food. Percy’s story highlights the desperate situation of somebody who is extremely hungry and also introduces children to the concept of homelessness and living on the streets.
I say OOH You say AAH by John Kane
I say OOH You say AAH is a hilarious read aloud picture book. It is hugely entertaining for the reader and the listener and introduces children to the concept of following instructions in a fun way. Listener responses are a big part of the reading experience and the first time we read the book together my…
