Snip Snap

Name: Snip Snap
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781529051452
Price: 17.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Ben Newman

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

Snip Snap is a lively and colourful picture book featuring a cheeky crab, a watchful crocodile, and a burst of playful mayhem by the riverbank. The story follows the noisy antics sparked by the crab's mischievous nipping, using rhythmic, easy-to-remember animal noises and interactive shaped pages that young children love to explore.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$17⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Snip Snap

$17⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is perfect for preschoolers developing early reading skills, as it combines engaging rhythmic text with vibrant illustrations and cut-away pages to encourage interaction and language play. Ideal for parents and educators looking to introduce fun, participatory storytime focused on animal sounds and miming games.

BIOGRAPHY 21 Sep 2026

Review of Home Again by Jon Toogood

When it was revealed that Jon Toogood was to release a memoir I pretty much jumped out...

BOARD GAME 18 Sep 2026

What I Read (and Played) in Bali

I always read more when I travel. There’s the flight over, the hotel breakfast where...

A Seven Sharp Visit and a Huge Thank You!

It's been a busy last week at Rawiri Place before our big move, with a...

AMELIA'S CORNER 17 Sep 2026

A Puzzle for Every Season: Why I Love Seasonal Puzzles

From spooky Halloween puzzles to floral spring scenes and Christmas favourites we bring out every...

THE BOOK BRIEFING 16 Sep 2026

The Book Briefing - September 16th

This week there are so many exciting new book announcements out and about with covers,...

A hilarious and action-packed story, full of surprises, with cut-away pages to turn and noisy words to say together.

The delightfully noisy story of when a naughty crab meets an unsuspecting crocodile - specially developed for preschool-aged children who love joining in.

Description

Snip Snap is a brilliant tale about a cheeky crab, a crocodile, and a spot of mayhem. With shaped pages to turn, giggles galore, and lots of noisy words to say!

It is created by Ben Newman, the illustrator of the bestselling Professor Astro Cat series.

It's peaceful and quiet by the river bank, where an unsuspecting crocodile watches over her eggs. But when a naughty crab goes SNIP! SNIP! both noise and mayhem follow. SPLISH-SPLASH . . . WOBBLE-WOBBLE . . . CRICK-CRACK - all from one naughty little nip!

Specially developed and tested with his own preschool-aged children, Snip Snap is based on common animal noises and miming games played by preschoolers everywhere. The lively and rhythmic words in this story are easy to remember and say together, and coupled with the dynamic, colourful illustrations and cut-away pages, this book helps preschoolers develop vital pre-reading skills.

Fans of Snip Snap will also enjoy Ben Newman's Rumble Tumble!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529051452

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 32

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Ben Newman Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids

About the Author

Ben Newman is an illustrator and designer. He has produced work for a large range of clients, including Tate Modern, The New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Google, and The New Yorker, and created many children's books including Snip Snap, Rumble Tumble, and the bestselling Professor Astro Cat series. He lives in Hastings.

Also by Ben Newman

View all

Professor Astro Cat's Stargazing

Welcome back, stargazers! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what a star looks like up close? Ever wondered how long it would take you to walk a light year? Join Professor Astro Cat and friends on another stellar mission! In this new addition to the best-selling science series, we learn all about the stars in...

By Ben Newman

Hardback

$22⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
My First Book of Everything: Animals

Go on a journey of discovery in My First Book of Everything: Animals. From the tiniest minibeasts to record-breaking mammals, there are lots of amazing animals all around us! This beautiful non-fiction gift book includes over 100 different animals from around the world and gives a bitesize introduction to each one that will spark preschoolers' imagination and inspire wonder and...

By Ben Newman

Hardback

$29⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
STEMville: The Fast Lane

Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the STEMville series: The Fast Lane. The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town’s contestants compete to become this year’s champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell’s race team are slow, steady and mathematical in their approach. When...

By Ben Newman

Hardback

$27⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
STEMville: The Bee Connection

As Mason follows clues through Bug Borough, you'll discover everything there is to know about bees! Learn all about the different types of bees, their homes, how they communicate and what you can do to help look after them. STEMville: The Bee Connection by Ben Newman offers an engaging journey into the fascinating world of bees, making it perfect for...

By Ben Newman

Hardback

Sold Out

More from Children's Books

View all

Gruffalo Granny

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

By Julia Donaldson

Hardback

$24⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$30⁰⁰~~

Backorder
Ships early October
New Release

The Comeback Kid

Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...

By Airana Ngarewa

Paperback

$17⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$19⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

The Neverfear

A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...

By Katherine Rundell

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Pocket Observology

Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...

By Giselle Clarkson

Paperback

$23⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Minecraft Annual 2027

The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...

By Mojang AB

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Giant Heart

Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...

By David Hill

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$25⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Ms Rachel: My First Little Library

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

By Ms Rachel

Board book

$15⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Lizzy's Pick

Protector of Beyond 1

Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...

By Shara Curlett

Paperback

$21⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

By Graeme Base

Hardback

$29⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$35⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

The Little Kiwi Builder

Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...

By Tim Saunders

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

You Choose Party Time

It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...

By Pippa Goodhart

Hardback

$25⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow
New Release

Matihe! Achoo!

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...

By Qiane Matata-Sipu

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.