Age 3
TOO MUCH STUFF! by Emily Gravett
TOO MUCH STUFF! is a hilarious rhyming picture book about two magpies whose collection of treasures starts to overwhelm their nest. Meg and Ash put a huge amount of effort into making their nest homely for their new family until they realise that possessions aren’t the most important things in life. It’s a fun story…
Midnight Magic Blogtour: Michelle Harrison talks about ‘The Perks of Befriending a Broomstick’
We are delighted to welcome author Michelle Harrison to Story Snug to celebrate the publication of Midnight Magic, illustrated by Elissa Elwick. It’s the perfect Halloween read and tells the story of a mischievous black kitten, a magical broomstick and an action packed night time adventure.
Coming to England by Floella Benjamin & Diane Ewen
Coming to England is ‘The true story of Dame Floella Benjamin’ who moved to England from Trinidad when she was a child. I have vivid memories of watching Floella on Play School when I was younger and it’s fascinating to read her ‘…inspiring true story celebrating the Windrush generation’.
Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia talks about Arthur Wants a Balloon illustrated by Erika Meza
Happy book birthday to Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert Bedia, Erika Meza and Arthur Wants a Balloon 🎈 Arthur Wants a Balloon is one of the most beautifully illustrated, sensitively written picture books I have read this year and highlights the effect that parental depression can have on a family. It’s a story of suffering but also a story of love…
Authors / Illustrators · Chapter Books · Early Readers · Non Fiction · Picture Books · Translated BooksHappy Birthday Story Snug – 8 years old today!
I can’t believe that Story Snug is 8 years old today! It’s been a funny old year, for obvious reasons, and blogging took a bit of a back seat due to other demands on my time. But every cloud has a silver lining and we’ve had a lot more time to read 🙂
Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup
Kindness Grows is a beautifully illustrated picture book which uses the analogy of a tree to demonstrate the difference between a crack developing in a relationship when we are unkind and the blossoming of a relationship when we care. In a world that is polluted by selfishness and disrespect the book gives readers, young and…
Blogtour: Little Bear and The Silver Star by Jane Hissey
Little Bear and The Silver Star is Jane Hissey’s newest Little Bear story and we are delighted to join Jane on her blogtour to celebrate its publication this month. I’ve been a huge fan of the Old Bear stories since I was a newly qualified teacher and I absolutely love this new story which takes place…
I Really Really Need A Wee by Karl Newson & Duncan Beedie
We were really intrigued to find out how I Really Really Need A Wee could be the subject of a whole picture book but Bush Baby’s search for a toilet had us turning the pages to see whether s/he could find a toilet before it’s too late! Karl Newson’s rhyming text is paired with Duncan…
It’s Only One! by Tracey Corderoy & Tony Neal
It’s Only One! is a wonderful story which shows how the consequences of our actions can have an impact on others. One little action may not seem significant but it can lead to a snowball effect which is what happens when Rhino doesn’t put his rubbish in the bin. The impact it has on his…
How To Drive A Roman Chariot by Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves
How To Drive A Roman Chariot is the tenth Albie adventure and it gives a fun introduction to life in Ancient Rome. We are huge fans of Albie, particular favourites of ours are Supermarket Zoo and Plunge into the Pirate Pool, and we love the way that this story takes Albie back in time as well as celebrating…
