Animals
The Muttcracker by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie
We’re huge fans of Dogs Don’t Do Ballet and The Muttcracker reunites us with Biff, the main character, in a feelgood, festive story which brings him and his owner onto the stage for a seasonal performance of The Nutcracker.
Grief Awareness Week: Picture books to help support readers through grief & loss
December 2nd to 8th is Grief Awareness Week. Grief and loss are difficult concepts for young children to understand but stories can help them explore the feelings and emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one or a well loved pet.
Celebrating 12 Years of Story Snug!
I can’t believe that we’re celebrating 12 years of Story Snug! It’s been an amazing twelve years, we’ve read so many books and genres that we may not have read. A huge THANK YOU to all the publishers and PR representatives who have sent us fantastic books to read and recommend. We are truly grateful to…
Picture Book Friends
We’re celebrating International Friendship Day with new picture book friends! International Friendship Day, established in 2011 by the UN General Assembly, was created with the aim of celebrating friendships between countries, cultures and individuals whilst inspiring peace efforts and connecting communities.
The Reindeer Remainders by Katey Howes & Marie Hermansson
The Reindeer Remainders is a very clever way of teaching maths concepts. Division, remainders and prime numbers are explained in an easily understandable and child friendly way as a group of reindeer try to make sure that none of them are left out.
Searching For Home by Chantal Bourgonje
Searching for Home is a beautifully illustrated, gentle story about friendship. We read lots of picture books but this is the first we’ve read with a house sprite as the main character 🙂
Sheryl Webster talks about Kindness Rocks illustrated by Robert Garcia
We’re delighted to welcome author Sheryl Webster to Story Snug to tell us about her new picture book, Kindness Rocks. Illustrated by Robert Garcia this heartwarming story of a rockstar lion, Jonny Heart, is published today.
The Hare-Shaped Hole by John Dougherty & Thomas Docherty
The Hare-Shaped Hole sensitively deals with the subject of grief and loss. This beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book is both heartbreaking and heartwarming and can support a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one.
Two Rabbits by Larissa Ferenchuk & Prue Pittock
Two Rabbits Even Best Friends Argue Sometimes is a heartwarming picture book about friendship and forgiveness. The simple text and adorable illustrations tell the story of an argument – a familiar experience that all children can identify with.
Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! by Jonty Howley
Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! is a wonderfully interactive picture book for young readers. With bold, colourful illustrations and a chameleon to spot on each page it’s a fun first reading experience.
