Snug as a Bug?

Name: Snug as a Bug?
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9780711274846
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Karl Newson

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Snug as a Bug? by Karl Newson is a delightful children's book that follows the whimsical adventure of a small bug finding the perfect spot to rest. With charming illustrations and rhythmic text, it teaches young readers about the world around them through the bug's journey, offering a gentle and heartwarming bedtime read.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Snug as a Bug is the hilarious tale of a bug who wants to be tucked up in bed but instead finds himself on a wild adventure - everybodys chasing him!

Description

Meet a bug who is as snug as a bug can be. Oh, but not for long! Along comes a knock on the door and suddenly hes off on a wild and risky adventure... Bug is chased by creature after creature - hes clearly ever so tasty - through woodland, dark caves and a mighty waterfall! He barely escapes becoming someones dinner and comes close to meeting all sorts of sticky ends, but he keeps insisting he is snug as a bug!Can he make it back home? As snug as a bug can be?Snug as a Bug is a hilarious picture book romp from Karl Newson, with energetic and characterful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore which help the story leap of the page!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711274846

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Happy Yak

Illustration: Fully illustrated

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alex Willmore
Illustrated by Alex Willmore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Karl Newson

About the Author

Karl Newson is a best-selling, multi-award-winning childrens book author. Author of the award winning picture book I Am a Tiger, the best-selling I Really Really Need a Wee and The Same But Different Too, plus many more! His stories have been translated in 29 languages around the world. Karl grew up in Norwich, England, and was inspired to write his first story when his children were small... he's been writing stories ever since. When Karl isn't writing he enjoys a walk in the woods, listening to music and reading other biscuits. He lives in London. Alex Willmore is an illustrator/designer whose passion lies in character design. Born in Northampton, England, Alex has been drawing characters since the moment he first picked up a pencil. A love of animals and picture books have inspired him and led to a career in illustration. Alex won the Federation of Children's Book Groups Children's Book Award 2020, and has been twice nominated for the Sheffield Children's Book Award, as well as being long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020.

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