The Snatchabook: A Funny Rhyming Read Aloud Bedtime Story For Kids
Language: English
Published by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2013
- Hardcover
- Used

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- Title
- The Snatchabook: A Funny Rhyming Read Aloud Bedtime Story For Kids
- Author
- Docherty, Helen
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1402290829
- ISBN 13
- 9781402290824
- Illustrator
- Docherty, Thomas
Where have all the bedtime stories gone?
The Snatchabook is a heartwarming, rhyming mystery perfect for children ages 3–6 who love books, bedtime, and a touch of whimsy.
In the cozy woodland of Burrow Down, animals are ready for their nightly tales―but their books are mysteriously vanishing. Determined to uncover the truth, brave rabbit Eliza Brown stays up late and discovers an unexpected visitor who simply wants a story of his own.
This award-winning picture book combines lyrical rhymes, rich illustrations, and gentle themes of empathy and inclusion―making it a beloved favorite for families, educators, and librarians.
#1 Autumn 2013 Kids Indie Next Pick
A 2014-2015 Teachers' Choices Reading List Title
"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] rollicking paean to the pleasures of reading aloud."―The Wall Street Journal
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About the Author
Helen Docherty has spent most of her career as a language teacher, most recently specializing in Spanish. She lives in Wales with her husband and co-author, Thomas, and their two young daughters.
Thomas Docherty studied metalwork and sculpture at college before becoming an illustrator of children’s book. He lives in Wales with his wife and co-author Helen and their two young daughters. His website is thomasdocherty.co.uk.
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