Authors / Illustrators
Dec 7th: Steve Howson chooses The Santa Trap
The Story: Bradley Bartleby is a beastly brat whose wealthy parents give him everything he wants – not because he deserves it, but because they are afraid of him. Santa, however, is much more discerning and knows what a nasty piece of work Bradley is. So, every year, he ignores Bradley’s huge list of demands…
Dec 6th: Elli Woollard chooses Snow
The Story: A little boy wakes up to see that it is snowing. Desperate to go out and play before the pristine whiteness is ruined, he exhorts his grandfather to hurry up, but his grandfather is taking an agonizingly long time to get ready. By the time his grandfather is finally ready to go out there…
Dec 4th: David Cadji-Newby chooses Father Christmas Needs A Wee
The Story: In Father Christmas Needs a Wee Father Christmas is busily flying around the world, delivering gifts. At every stop off, he’s given some form of liquid (non-alcoholic) refreshment – with the inevitable consequence that, fairly soon, he’s desperate to use the loo. We’ve all been there.
Dec 3rd: Abie Longstaff chooses How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Story: Unlike the rest of the town, the mean old Grinch doesn’t like Christmas. He thinks it’s just about giving presents and eating feasts. So he sets about stealing all the gifts and food…but he soon realises that, for the Whos in Whoville, Christmas is really about sharing and friendship and love.
Dec 1st: Michelle Robinson chooses Snow Bears
The Story: Mummy bear and her three cubs play outside in the snow. When it all becomes a bit much for the smallest bear, they head inside for toast by the fire.
Blogtour: Ask an Author – Rebecca Colby
We are delighted to be the first stop in Rebecca Colby’s ‘It’s Raining Bats & Frogs’ blogtour. Rebecca answered our questions about her writing, her inspirations and, of course, her favourite picture books. ‘It’s Raining Bats & Frogs’ will be published on August 11th and as part of Rebecca’s blogtour you can also take part in her online…
Ask an Author – Cerrie Burnell
Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking to author and children’s television presenter, Cerrie Burnell about her writing, her favourite picture books and her own picture books, Snowflakes and Mermaid.
Ask an Author / Illustrator – Kate Leake
We are delighted to welcome author / illustrator Kate Leake to Story Snug. Her new picture book, Don’t Chew the Royal Shoe! has just been published and we have a copy to give away.
Blogtour: Ask an Illustrator – Hazel Mitchell
We’re very excited to welcome illustrator Hazel Mitchell who is visiting Story Snug as part of her ‘Imani’s Moon’ blogtour. Hazel illustrated Imani’s Moon, written by JaNay Brown-Wood, in which a mother uses the tradition of African storytelling to encourage her daughter to believe in herself.
Alex English recommends The Disgusting Sandwich by Gareth Edwards & Hannah Shaw
The Story: A hungry badger spots a boy drop his sandwich in the sandpit and the race is on to bag it! As the chase continues through the park, the sandwich gets more and more disgusting. By the time the badger gets to it, it’s sandy, squashed and slimy. Will he eat it? You’ll have to…
