Age 6
A World of Birds by Vicky Woodgate
A World of Birds is a beautifully illustrated non fiction book which introduces readers to 75 different species of birds from all around the world. Vicky Woodgate’s gorgeous illustrations support a multitude of fascinating facts, so much research has gone into this sturdy little book.
AdoraBULL by Alison Donald and Alex Willmore
AdoraBULL is the humorous, heartwarming story about the friendship between a little boy, Tom, and a bull, Alfred. When Tom starts talking about getting a new pet their friendship is tested and Alfred goes to great lengths in an attempt to remain Tom’s best friend.
LOOK OUT, It’s a Dragon! by Jonny Lambert
We love Saffi, the main character in LOOK OUT, It’s a Dragon!, unlike other dragons she’s extremely kindhearted and friendly. But dragons don’t have the best of reputations so complications arise when she tries to make friends.
Blogtour: Sanne Dufft talks about illustration & her new book, Bear Child
I am delighted to be taking part in the Bear Child blog tour. Sanne Dufft, Bear Child’s illustrator, and I met five years ago through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), at the time she was unpublished. She’s been incredibly busy since then and has written and illustrated several picture books, Bear…
International Women’s Day – Books To Inspire Future Generations
March 8th is International Women’s Day which celebrates ‘the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.’ Many children’s books are now focussing on the achievements of women, past and present, to inspire future generations and it is fascinating to read about women who have influenced and are still influencing our lives today. As a child one…
Bird House / Bug Hotel by Libby Walden & Clover Robin
Bird House and Bug Hotel are fabulously sturdy, lift the flap, discovery board books which introduce children to the wildlife that they can find in their gardens. We’re huge fans of lift the flap books and these inspire lots of learning and discussion as well as helping children to develop an awareness of the natural…
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.
