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Why we love Fox & Son Tailers by Paddy Donnelly
O'Brien Press, September 2022 There's always enormous excitement in this house when a new Paddy Donelly book is released. This latest...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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Blog Tour: Brave Dave by Giles Andreae & Guy Parker-Rees
Find out why we love this magnificent new book as we join the blog tour celebrating its release... I don't think there's a picture book...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 10, 20223 min read
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Big thoughts, big questions, big dreams - why we LOVE Martha Maps It Out by Leigh Hodgkinson
Despite being dreadful at reading actual real-life maps, I love finding fictional maps in books. As a child, I remember being absolutely...
Picture Book Snob
Jul 6, 20224 min read
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A fresh take on The Frog Prince
I am NOT a Prince! by Rachael Davis and Beatrix Hatcher, Orchard Books (Hachette), January 2022 What's it about? In the misty lagoon of a...
Picture Book Snob
Feb 11, 20225 min read
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The show must go on!
Yes You Can, Cow! by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Rikin Parekh, Faber What's it about? A fresh take on a familiar nursery rhyme, this is an...
Picture Book Snob
Jan 27, 20225 min read
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How to win friends and influence ghouls
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago, Walker Books Here's a book that had been on my wishlist for ages and one I really regret not...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 15, 20214 min read
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Which Nose for Witch? by David Crosby & Carolina Coroa: Review + Interview
David Crosby is a rising star of the picture book world. His debut, Pirates vs. Monsters, won the prestigious Bishop's Stortford Award in...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 12, 202111 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Violet's Tempest by Ian Eagleton & Clara Anganuzzi review + interview
Find out why we love Violet's Tempest, learn what inspired the story and discover which Shakespeare-themed books Ian Eagleton recommends...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 27, 20216 min read
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This modern fairy tale never misses a beat
The Rapping Princess by Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan, Faber What's it about? The Rapping Princess introduces the wonderful Shiloh who...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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BLOG TOUR: The Viking Who Liked Icing Review + Lu Fraser's Top Five Feel-Good Picture Books
The Viking Who Liked Icing has all the ingredients for a future classic. Combine wonderful characters, a meaningful story, masterful...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 3, 20214 min read
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Ten things we love about Scribbly + an interview with Ged Adamson
Find out why we adore this charming tale about an imaginary pet and a very real friendship. Discover how Ged develops his stories and...
Picture Book Snob
Jul 8, 202111 min read
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The importance of being kind to yourself
The Terrible Duckodile by Darren Blunden and Adam Brown The Terrible Duckodile is an interesting exploration of the importance of being...
Picture Book Snob
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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The rhythm of life is a powerful beat
Zawadi Likes to Dance by Varaidzo Owuyo and Sasha Richards Zawadi Likes to Dance is a gorgeous celebration of a little girl's creative...
Picture Book Snob
May 23, 20212 min read
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What if this book could help overthinkers?
What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter, HarperCollins We have been so excited about What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter ever since catching a glimpse...
Picture Book Snob
May 20, 202110 min read
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BLOG TOUR: Samantha Hunter's Flamingo Fashion, read by Michael Maloney, illustrated by Maggy Roberts
We're extremely excited to share our first ever audiobook review and join the celebrations for the launch of Flamingo Fashion. Releasing...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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Making mischief for royal twits
The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp and Sarah Ogilvie, Simon and Schuster What's it about? Princess Sue waits in a tower for a prince to come...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 13, 20213 min read
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Kindness rules in this fabulous fairy tale
Princess Swashbuckle by Hollie Hughes and Deborah Allwright, Bloomsbury "Once upon a time in a faraway land and place, there lived a frog...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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The epic adventures of Bo the Brave
I Can Catch a Monster by Bethan Woollvin, Two Hoots What's it about? Bo's brothers tell her she is too little to join them on their...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes
Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights by Steven Lenton, Nosy Crow "I know you put me in a tower to keep me safe from...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 8, 20213 min read
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Every cloud has a silver lining
Dream Big, Little Mole by Tom Percival and Christine Pym, Bloomsbury What's it about? A little mole admires the skills of other animals...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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