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Genie Snail

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Give this regular garden snail a rub and … POOF! He turns into Genie Snail – a finicky critter who leaves a trail of magical mayhem wherever he goes. A funny tale full of clever rhymes, silly surprises, and one tiny plot twist – this slippery... Read More
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Give this regular garden snail a rub and … POOF! He turns into Genie Snail – a finicky critter who leaves a trail of magical mayhem wherever he goes.

A funny tale full of clever rhymes, silly surprises, and one tiny plot twist – this slippery genie only grants wishes that rhyme with ‘snail’.

Illustrated by best-selling, award-winning Chris Kennett, illustrator of The School of Monsters and Brunocorn.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923141445

Publisher: Little Book Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 February 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Book Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Kennet

DIMENSIONS

Width: 6198.0mm

Height: 6198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Bethany Loveridge is a children’s author, illustrator, and educator based on Yagara and Turrbal Country. She is the author of the upcoming middle grade trilogy Harper Wells: Renegade Timeline Officer and the author and illustrator of chapter book series Josie Mack and the Mega Division, both with Wombat Books. An experienced presenter, curriculum specialist and arts education advocate Bethany is also the SCBWI Assistant Regional Advisor for Queensland and co-founder of Perentie Press.

Chris Kennett is a children’s book illustrator and author based in Bendigo, Victoria. Originally from Canterbury, England, Chris has been creating characters ever since he could hold a pencil – and professionally for over 20 years. Known for his bright, cartoony style, Chris has illustrated over 15 books, including the Star Wars Little Golden Books series for Random House, School of Monsters with Sally Rippin, and Brunocorn with Rory H. Mather. He is also the creator of two picture books, Alpha Monsters and Rudy Toot. Chris has also been involved with animation, including character design for the TV show The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths.

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