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The Dress in the Window by Robert Tregoning & Pippa Curnick
The Dress in the Window is an uplifting picture book which celebrates self-expression and individuality. This fabulous story is full of love, acceptance and a magical sequin covered dress which is a character in itself, it steals the show in every illustration it appears in!
Where Happiness Lives by Barry Timms & Greg Abbott
Where Happiness Lives by Barry Timms & Greg Abbott is the tale of three mice comparing their different homes. But which mouse is happiest?
Charlie’s Magical Carnival by Marit Törnqvist
Charlie’s Magical Carnival by Marit Törnqvist is a colourful celebration of the power of a child’s imagination while watching a carnival.
MRS MOLE, I’M HOME! by Jarvis
MRS MOLE, I’M HOME! is the story of Morris Mole’s attempt to get home after losing his glasses. I was introduced to the book at a conference last year and just had to buy it, it’s now one of our favourite picture books. The simple repetitive text coupled with humorous illustrations really makes us laugh.
Dec 10th: Sanne Dufft chooses Tom’s Christmas Fish
The Story: While Grandfather buys the Christmas tree, Tom offers to buy the fish (a carp, which is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in Prague where the story is set).
the Perfect Picnic by Ciara Flood
Summer is coming and (depending on the weather!) it’s the perfect time for a picnic. But so many decisions have to be made – what should be in the sandwiches? Where is the ideal location for a picnic? Can a picnic ever be really perfect?!
The Very Grumpy Day by Stella J Jones & Alison Edgson
Everybody has grumpy days and today it’s Bear’s turn! We really love this simple but fun story which is great for showing children how their moods can affect the moods of those around them and how the power of kindness can often help to solve a problem.
Blogtour: Squiggles and Splodges by author / illustrator Jonny Lambert
We are delighted to welcome author / illustrator Jonny Lambert to Story Snug. Jonny is visiting various blogs during the week as part of a blog tour to celebrate publication of his beautiful new picture book, Little Why.
Lost My Name Personalised Books
The Story: Every Lost My Name book is different as it depends on the name that you choose but each story follows the same format. On the first page a child, boy or girl, is looking for their name. Throughout the story the child meets a variety of characters whose names begin with the letters in their name. By the…
The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water by Gemma Merino
The title of this story intrigued us, don’t all crocodiles like water?! We just had to read the story to find out why he didn’t like water. We love the surprise when we find out and now that we’re more familiar with the story we’ve found picture clues that indicate that the crocodile is different…
