When the Bees Buzzed Off! is a fabulous book to read at this time of year. This beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap story takes us deep down into the undergrowth of a garden where a group of insects are panicking because they can’t find the bees. …
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding The World’s Coral Reefs tells the true story of Ken Nedimyer who has discovered a way to grow coral. Ken’s experiments and dedication to preserving the reefs in The Florida Keys has also led to him teaching others around the world how to save the coral in their own countries.…
Huge congratulations to all of the authors and illustrators on the Lollies 2018 shortlist! The shortlist has been published today and you can already start voting for your favourite funny books 🙂…
HUMANATOMY How the Body Works is a fabulous, sturdy, non fiction picture book that introduces children to the major organ systems in our bodies. Each system is introduced through stunning, well labelled illustrations and informative text which also addresses questions that readers may have.…
We are delighted to welcome author Lari Don to Story Snug as part of her book tour celebrating the publication of The Treasure Of The Loch Ness Monster. Lari’s newest picture book is a magical adventure about two children, Kenneth and Ishbel, and their search for the treasure that is rumoured to be hidden under Urquhart Castle.…
We’ve been listening to a very noisy dawn chorus every morning which has prompted us to reread some of our favourite picture books about birds. We’ve already blogged about the picture book penguins on our bookcase but we also have lots of favourite picture books about other birds!…
Author Christopher Edge’s fabulous new novel, The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day, has just been published and we are delighted to be part of Christopher’s Maisie Day blog tour. Like Christopher, I’m always fascinated by an author’s writing process, each approach to writing is different.…
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.…
Today, 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.…
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 school.…