Guest Posts
Jeff Norton talks about how ‘Stomp School’ encourages loud reading
We’re delighted to welcome author Jeff Norton to Story Snug. Jeff’s picture book ‘Stomp School’, illustrated by Leo Antolini, has just been published, it’s a fun, action packed look at a little kaiju’s first day at school. Stomp School is definitely not a calm, bedtime story, its characters are loud and very active and Jeff has joined…
Blogtour: Sam Usher talks about the creation of his ‘Sun’ illustrations
We’re delighted to welcome author / illustrator Sam Usher to Story Snug as part of the blog tour for his new picture book Sun. Sam has given us a fascinating insight into the process of creating the illustrations for the story, he’s focussed on the pirate ship which is one of our favourite double spreads!
Author Janet Bingham talks about Daddy’s Little Star illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Last week Daddy’s Little Star, originally published as My Little Star, was reissued to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its publication. We’re delighted to welcome the author of Daddy’s Little Star, Janet Bingham, to Story Snug to tell us more about the inspirations behind the story and her work as a picture book author.
Blogtour: ‘Five picture books that inspired me’ by author / illustrator John Kelly
We’re delighted that author / illustrator John Kelly is joining us on Story Snug as part of his Can I Join Your Club? blog tour. John’s brilliant new picture book, Can I Join Your Club?, illustrated by Steph Laberis, is a fantastic story that celebrates inclusivity and friendship.
Polly Faber & Clara Vulliamy chat about Mango, Bambang, writing & illustrating.
Today we’re delighted to welcome Polly Faber and Clara Vulliamy, the successful author / illustrator team behind Mango & Bambang, to Story Snug. We’ve really enjoyed reading the Mango & Bambang stories which have now been published in several languages including French, Italian and Japanese as well as an American version. The fourth Mango & Bambang story, Superstar Tapir, will…
Picture Books Giveaway for International Book Giving Day!
We always love doing a picture books giveaway and really appreciate the generosity of the authors and illustrators who have joined us today!
Chapter Book Giveaways for International Book Giving Day!
We always love doing a chapter books giveaway and really appreciate the generosity of the authors and illustrators who have joined us today!
Emma Perry talks about organising International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day (IBGD) is an annual event that takes place on February 14th and it’s one of our favourite days of the year! Here at Story Snug we’re delighted to be part of the International Book Giving Day team and as well as helping to spread the word about the day we can’t…
Blogtour: Abie Longstaff talks about ‘How to Catch a Witch’
We’re delighted to join Abie on her How to Catch a Witch blog tour. We really enjoyed reading the story which seamlessly mixed magic and witchcraft into ordinary situations that are familiar to many children.
Blogtour: Favourite Scary Books by Hyde and Squeak author / illustrator Fiona Ross
Welcome to Story Snug Fiona! Fiona Ross is the author / illustrator of Hyde and Squeak, a very amusing picture book that is based on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I watched as my daughter read the copy that Little Tiger sent us and a smile spread across her face as she…
