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The Magic of Seasons
A Fascinating Guide to Seasons Around the World by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley, March 2022 Vicky Woodgate creates the most...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 15, 20223 min read
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Best friends can always laugh at each other
Pug & Pig and Friends by Sue Lowell Gallion and Joyce Wan, Simon & Schuster Pug & Pig and Friends is one of the most uplifting books we...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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Why we love The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas and Matt Hunt (Nosy Crow)
…and why you will too A cat and a rat engage in a battle of wits as they try to take possession of a much-coveted hat. When a bat...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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The cat may be bad, but the book is brilliant!
Bad Cat! by Nicola O'Byrne, Nosy Crow What's it about? This wonderful book introduces Fluffykins, a deceptively cute-looking kitty with...
Picture Book Snob
May 21, 20212 min read
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The Magic of Sleep
The Magic of Sleep by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley "Everyone needs to sleep. In fact, you have to sleep to survive - just like you...
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Apr 15, 20213 min read
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A first reader that kids will actually want to read
Cat Has a Plan by Laura Gehl and Fred Blunt, Simon & Schuster What's it about? Cat is sad because Dog has a dinosaur toy that Cat really...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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A Magnificent Menagerie
The Moonlight Zoo by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Karl James Mountford, Little Tiger The Moonlight Zoo is a stunning and soothing bedtime...
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Jan 31, 20213 min read
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A fun and festive feline caper
Sammy Claws: The Christmas Cat by Lucy Rowland and Paula Bowles Sammy Claws is Santa's cat who longs to help out with his owner's annual...
Picture Book Snob
Dec 4, 20203 min read
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Crunchy Leaves, Cute Cats and Perfect Pumpkins
Ollie's Lost Kitten by Nicola Killen A little girl helps a lost kitten find its way home in this adorable story infused with the cosiness...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 12, 20202 min read
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Cats & Dogs: Brilliant Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Here's a selection of picture books, suitable for babies and toddlers, featuring canines and felines.
Picture Book Snob
Sep 9, 20203 min read
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Why Cats Make Better Pets Than Gorillas
I Don't Know What to Call My Cat by Simon Philip and Ella Bailey This book was the perfect antidote to the double dose of back-to-school...
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Aug 29, 20204 min read
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A Cat and Mouse Tale with a Twist
Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton This book was originally purchased a few years ago, long before school was on the horizon, just because we...
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Aug 20, 20203 min read
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The Magical Meg, Mog and Owl
Meg's Eggs by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski It was completely by accident that I discovered how fantastic Meg, Mog and Owl are. I now...
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Jul 17, 20203 min read
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Meet the Charming and Playful Tangram Cat
I've chosen Tangram Cat by Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden for my first ever blog post! This is the book that inspired me to...
Picture Book Snob
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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