Searching For Home by Chantal Bourgonje
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by Catherine Friess
6d ago
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 The Story: Lonely house sprite, Noa, can find most things but he’s never been able to find a friend. When he can’t find one he decides that what he needs to help him is to find a new home. As Noa travels he meets a variety of animals who join him on what turns out to be a long and eventful journey. Finally they find the perfect house but Noa’s reaction to the house surprises everybody. Can his new friends persu ..read more
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The Dress in the Window by Robert Tregoning & Pippa Curnick
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by Catherine Friess
1w ago
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! The Story: A boy is captivated by a red sequinned dress in a second hand shop window. Mom notices his fascination with the dress and tells him that he can have it if he saves up to buy it. The boy earns enough money by doing chores for his neighbours and on the afternoon of his birthday he rushes to the shop to buy the dre ..read more
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Sheryl Webster talks about Kindness Rocks illustrated by Robert Garcia
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by Catherine Friess
3w ago
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 heartwarming story of a rockstar lion, Jonny Heart, is published today. The Story: Jonny Heart loves singing and making others happy. He’s signed by an agent, Fat Cat, and becomes famous for singing all over the world. But as his fame grows and his audiences gets bigger Jonny becomes lonely and unhappy. When Jonny loses his voice Fat Cat turns his back on him and Jonny feels like a nobody. But when Jonny meets Busky Soul, a bear, and Mary the monkey ..read more
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The Hare-Shaped Hole by John Dougherty & Thomas Docherty
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by Catherine Friess
1M ago
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. The Story: Bertle, a turtle, and Hertle, a hare, are best friends forever. But one day Hertle isn’t there any more. As Bertle tries to come to terms with the hare-shaped hole in his life he meets Gerda. Gerda comforts and listens to Bertle and sensitively and kindly helps him find a way to come to terms with his loss. Bertle and Hertle have a wonderful friendship. Des ..read more
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Donna Lambo-Weidner talks about There Are NO DRAGONS In This Book illustrated by Carla Haslbauer
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by Catherine Friess
1M ago
There are NO DRAGONS in this Book – but are there?! The Story: We visit a busy, diverse community home where both children and adults are trying to decide whether they are seeing dragons. Or are they seeing something else? Full of whimsical, pastel coloured illustrations this interactive book encourages observational skills and discussion as we try and solve the mystery of whether there are dragons in the book. Our search is… (NO SPOILERS! You’ll have to read it to find out!) “There are No Dragons in this Book” by Donna Lambo-Weidner, illustrated by Carla Haslbauer © NorthSouth Books, an impr ..read more
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Picture book dragon quiz to celebrate Chinese New Year!
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by Catherine Friess
1M ago
The Chinese New Year starts on February 10th. 2024 is the year of the dragon. So many picture books include dragons, all brought to life in unique ways by their illustrators. We’ve included some of our favourites in this post but do you know the titles of the picture books they appear in? *** This is one of our favourite picture book dragons! He’s the main character in two picture books and also stars in his own film. His story shows us that practice and perseverance can lead to success. But what is the name of the princess who helps him find a very rewarding career? *** This dragon appe ..read more
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Two Rabbits by Larissa Ferenchuk & Prue Pittock
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by Catherine Friess
2M ago
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. The Story: On a dark, rainy night Little Brown Rabbit and Little Grey Rabbit argue. They’re so angry that they go their separate ways as their cross words get carried by the wind. The rabbits are hurt and lonely but the wind doesn’t leave them and helps them come to realise what they can do to repair their friendship. We’re not told what the two rabbits ..read more
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Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! by Jonty Howley
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by Catherine Friess
2M ago
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. The Story: An old man has a new chameleon. But he’s not actually seen it! He takes us around his house and garden and tells us where he thinks he may have seen it. The man gets sad at the thought of not meeting his new pet until he discovers chameleon care instructions stuck to his shoe. And the instructions tell him exactly what to do if he can’t find it… We see the old man’s adorable dog in eac ..read more
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Remembering Sundays with Grandpa by Lauren Kerstein & Nanette Regan
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by Catherine Friess
2M ago
Remembering Sundays with Grandpa is a heartwarming story about bereavement. Sensitively written, it can help a child work through their grief after the loss of a grandparent or another special person. The Story: Sundays aren’t the same since Henry’s Grandpa died, they used to spend every Sunday together. Henry is sad that Grandpa has gone but with Mom’s help he realises that he can still experience Grandpa’s love by recreating special memories. Mom tells Henry that Grandpa’s body was fragile but his love will live on forever. As Henry’s Sunday with Mom unfolds they remember the funny voices th ..read more
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Peace on Earth by Smriti Halls & David Litchfield
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by Catherine Friess
4M ago
Peace on Earth is a beautifully illustrated, lyrical picture book which conveys a message of hope and reconciliation. It’s a wonderful book to help young children understand and acknowledge the differing emotions evoked as part of friendship and can also help them find ways to resolve their own conflicts. The Story: Two friends, a girl and a boy, and their dog embark on a journey. It starts out full of joy and optimism as they make new friends and greet others with wishes of peace on earth. But as dark clouds appear and it starts to rain harsh words are spoken. Through the children’s fier ..read more
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