The Snatchabook - Softcover

Docherty, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1407116541 ISBN 13: 9781407116549

Publisher: Alison Green Books, 2013

Synopsis

A magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. One brave rabbit sets out to solve the mystery - and finds that it's a sad little Snatchabook, a small, magical creature who just wants someone to read to him.

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Review:

"I dare you to try to read The "Snatchabook" silently to yourself. You can't do it. The book is so wonderful it demands to be read out loud. And besides, if you didn't read the book out loud, how would the "Snatchabook" hear it?" - Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick

"A classic is born! The "Snatchabook" is an engaging and winsome story celebrating the precious tradition of bedtime stories...What a wonderful book for a child to find wrapped under their decorated tree this year! Highly recommended! " - Nancy Simpson-Brice, Book Vault, Oskaloosa, Iowa

"This book is adorable..It absolutely hollers to be read aloud! " - Stephanie Kilgore, Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ

""Snatchabook" is that perfect, magical read-aloud! You'll be reading this story over and over again, so, don't be upset if the pages get a little worn around the edges." - Carolyn Anbar, Watchung Booksellers, Montclair, NJ

"With catchy verse and illuminating illustrations, it is a sweet, imaginative and clever story. I look forward to watching readers fall in love with "The "Snatchabook"" in October!" - Julie Anne Hughey, Bank Square Books, Mystic, CT

"I nominate The "Snatchabook" as the star/poster child of a new Read to Your Child campaign. " - Leslie Reiner, Inkwood Books, Tampa, FL

"The husband-and-wife team of the Dochertys have a winner in this heartwarming tribute to the essential role of bedtime reading in the lives of families." - Publishers Weekly

"This ever-so-sweet story begs to be read out loud. The beautifully lit illustrations are full of fun details that are sure to please little kids, and each creature, from owl to squirrel, is cute as cute can be. No doubt this one will be a hit with kids and parents alike." - Booklist

"The story is sweet and the illustrations darling." - Kirkus

"[A] rollicking paean to the pleasures of reading aloud. " - The Wall Street Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Alison Green Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1407116541
• ISBN 13: 9781407116549
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Docherty Thomas