Picture Books
Most popular blogposts on Story Snug in 2018
I can’t believe that this year is nearly over and before I start a new year of blogging I decided to take a quick look back at the most popular blogposts on Story Snug in 2018. It was a busy year and Story Snug had several visitors – thank you to all those of you…
Lari Don recommends Angel Mae and the Christmas Baby by Shirley Hughes
I am so delighted that Lari Don has joined us for our 600th blogpost to tell us about her favourite Christmas picture book, Angel Mae and the Christmas Baby. It was great to be part of Lari’s Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster blog tour in the summer and we always love to hear about picture books that…
One Cosy Christmas by M Christina Butler & Tina Macnaughton
In One Cosy Christmas Little Hedgehog invites his friends to spend the perfect Christmas with him. But peculiar things happen at night while the animals are in bed. Can Little Hedgehog and his friends solve the mystery of the strange noises and the missing objects in time to have their perfect Christmas?
Deborah Fajerman recommends Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas by Pamela Ehrenberg & Anjan Sarkar
We’re delighted to welcome author / illustrator Deborah Fajerman to Story Snug. We really enjoyed reading her picture book recommendation, Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas, and hearing about her family’s experiences of Chanukah and Christmas.
Hibernation Hotel by John Kelly and Laura Brenlla
How do you feel about checking in to a luxury Hibernation Hotel to sleep for the winter? This is the amusing story of a bear who did just that although he soon discovers that it’s not where you stay that solves the problem of not being able to sleep, it’s who you’re sleeping with.
Survival by Anna Claybourne and Louise McNaught
Survival, published in association with conservation charity Tusk, takes a fascinating and informative look at twenty animal species that are facing the challenge of survival. It’s an eye opening look at the dangers that they face and how extremely low the numbers of some species are.
The Christmas Extravaganza Hotel by Tracey Corderoy & Tony Neal
We’d love to go and spend the festive season with Frog and Bear at The Christmas Extravaganza Hotel! This heartwarming, humorous story introduces a new friendship and celebrates the kindness and sharing that is part of the festive season.
Alphabet Street by Jonathan Emmett and Ingela P Arrhenius
We love the way that Alphabet Street introduces children to the alphabet using colourful characters and rhymes.The sturdy lift the flap book folds out into a fabulous play scene, it really makes learning the alphabet a fun and interactive experience.
Storm by Sam Usher
Sam Usher’s Storm is a great book to inspire children to go outside and have an autumn adventure. We’ve already met the boy and his grandad in Rain, Sun and Snow and we love the way that their relationship and adventures harness the power of imagination and lead them outside to have fun.
Skeleton and monster picture books to read at Halloween…
We’re creeping closer and closer to Halloween so light the candles, turn out the lights and curl up for a spooky storytelling session with some of our favourite skeleton and monster picture books…
