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5 reasons we love JoJo's Jump by Stephanie Mason and Natalie Merheb
September can be a challenging month for parents as well as little readers. Starting or returning to school is often a daunting...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 3, 20222 min read
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Five reasons why we love Kitsy Bitsy's Noisy Neighbours
Written by Polly Faber, illustrated by Melissa Crowton and published by Nosy Crow An exquisitely well-written picture book with...
Picture Book Snob
Aug 21, 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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Blog Tour: Crab Crush by Ian Worboys and Silke Diehl
Are you familiar with the Crush series of rhyming animal-themed stories for children? So far, there are five books in the collection, but...
Picture Book Snob
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Five reasons why we love Monkey Bedtime...
...and why you will too Monkey Bedtime is about a boy who lets a pygmy marmoset into his house one rainy night after taking pity on the...
Picture Book Snob
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Blog Tour: Huwie Meets the Red Fox by Dolores Keaveney
We're thrilled to join the tour celebrating Huwie Meets the Red Fox by Dolores Keaveney. A self-publishing powerhouse who has now written...
Picture Book Snob
May 28, 20223 min read
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An Easter treat that lasts all year
Baby Bunny's Easter Surprise by Helen Baugh and Nick East, HarperCollins, March 2022 It's lovely to have seasonal stories for specific...
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Apr 12, 20224 min read
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Why sometimes it's great being wonderfully one!
One Camel Called Doug by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton, Simon and Schuster, February 2022 The squashy-toed love is strong for this one!...
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Apr 4, 20223 min read
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Ten things we love about Thank You for the Little Things...
...as we join the Gratitude Tour for this gorgeous book We're thrilled to be joining the Gratitude Tour for Thank You for the Little...
Picture Book Snob
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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So much love for Betsy Buglove!
Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees by Catherine Jacob and Lucy Fleming, Scholastic My kids and I have fallen in love with Betsy Buglove, whose...
Picture Book Snob
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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The secret life of dogs
Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently and John Bond, Harpercollins If ever there was a book that could win you over based on its title alone,...
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Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Everything a picture book should be
Shoo! by Susie Bower and Francesca Gambatesa, Pushkin Press, September 2021 We have been utterly charmed by Shoo! by Susie Bower and...
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Feb 17, 20224 min read
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I just called to say...
Monster! Hungry! Phone! by Sean Taylor and Fred Benaglia What's it about? A ravenous beast discovers his larder is bare and attempts to...
Picture Book Snob
Jan 21, 20223 min read
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A Spooktacular Place to Be: Review, Interview + Spooktacular Giveaway
Discover why we love this book, learn how Úna Woods creates her artwork, see her favourite creepy places, and find out how you could win...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 27, 20219 min read
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This book will cast a spell on you
Witch in Training by Michelle Robinson and Briony May Smith, Walker Books What's it about? A young witch called Betty is learning how to...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini
It was so exciting to chat with the author and illustrator of one of the most beautiful books we've ever seen! Read a review, learn what...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 19, 202110 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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Daring deeds and lasting lessons: a fairy tale that explores consent
Princess Freya's Great Escape by Rebecca Taylor and Lenka Knoetze When children’s books concern themselves with serious issues, the plot...
Picture Book Snob
Oct 2, 20212 min read
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World Gorilla Day: The Pet by Catherine Emmett and David Tazzyman
I've been meaning to review The Pet by Catherine Emmett and David Tazzyman for months now. We're huge fans of the author's first book,...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 26, 20213 min read
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Avast ye landlubbers! Here be Neil Gaiman reading Pirate Stew for Talk Like a Pirate Day...
Arrr, today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! To celebrate, we're hosting a video of author Neil Gaiman reading from his hilarious...
Picture Book Snob
Sep 19, 20211 min read
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