Animals
Chris Modafferi talks about writing A Year in the Forest
We are delighted to welcome Chris Modafferi, author of A Year in the Forest, 365 facts and activities to inspire you all year round, to Story Snug. Beautifully illustrated by Magdalena Konecná the book takes us from January through to December and includes an activity, an observation or a poem for each day of the…
Three Horrid Pigs by Liz Pichon
Three Horrid Pigs is a humorous fractured fairytale which features a friendly wolf builder who tries to help when the pigs attempt to build new houses. It cleverly turns the original story on its head by recreating the pigs as villains.
Sally Poyton talks about her debut novel Mammoth Rider
I’m very excited to welcome debut author, Sally Poyton, to Story Snug to tell us more about her newly published middle grade, Mammoth Rider illustrated by Johanna Tarkela. I love the way that Sally has woven information about climate change, mammoths and neurodiversity into a fast paced story with a mystery element and an unexpectedly…
Children’s Mental Health Week: This is My Place
February 9th to 15th is children’s mental health week. This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place’ and children’s mental health charity Place2be is encouraging ‘peers, families, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments, where children and young people feel they belong and can say “This is My Place”.’ Picture books can often…
Mr Norton’s New Hat by Huw Lewis Jones & Corey Egbert
Mr Norton’s New Hat is an amusing picture book which celebrates kindness while introducing children to different animals and days of the week.
Our Tree by Jessica Meserve
Our Tree is a beautifully illustrated celebration of community, tolerance and new friendships. It introduces readers to a variety of creatures in a forest setting full of care and kindness.
The Tortosaurus by Katie Cottle
The Tortosaurus is a heartwarming picture book about friendship and being yourself. The friendship between Dot and her pet tortoise, Monty, is tested after Dot, desperate to make friends on the first day of school, tells the class that she has a tortosaurus.
Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, TOTALLY FINE! by Sharon Hopwood & Marisa Morea
Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, TOTALLY FINE! introduces us to a mouse who experiences a range of feelings during a walk through Mousetown. This comforting book introduces a colourful cast of mice experiencing a wide range of thoughts and feelings and it acknowledges that all feelings, whether positive or negative, are valid.
Mouse & Mole What Might Have Been by Joyce Dunbar & James Mayhew
Mouse & Mole What Might Have Been includes three, beautifully illustrated short stories that are perfect for bridging the gap between picture books and longer chapter books. We love the way that Mouse and Mole deal with the everyday experiences of a rainy day and being ill as well as Mole’s kite flying contemplations.
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.
