Reading age: 6+

The Big Snuggle-Up

Author: Brian Pattern Illustrator: Nicola Bayley

Publisher: Anderson Press

This charming poem by Brian Pattern sees a little boy open his door to a scarecrow and mouse caught out in a snow storm only to find there are many more animals that need to come in from the cold. The poem’s repetition of the list of animals coming in through the door allows young readers to partake in the tale by remembering who comes next.

The beautifully detailed illustrations by Nicola Bayley capture the warmth and magic of this delightful story.

Your Reviews

More books like this

The Snail and the Whale

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

This book by the award-winning Gruffalo partnership is about a tiny snail who longs to see the world, and the enormous grey-blue humpback whale who gives him a lift on his tail.

Read more about The Snail and the Whale

I Will Not Wear Pink

Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Polly Dunbar

When Priscilla the pig invites Plunkett to a party, he refuses to wear the pink costume she has sent him. This uplifting tale about being yourself combines exuberant illustrations and jolly rhythmic text, which is great fun to read aloud.