Snow in the garden is written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented Shirley Hughes.
Shirley Hughes has always been one of my favourite children’s authors, I read her books to my own sons and to the children that I used to child mind.
Snow in the garden is her latest publication, it is a hardback book that will delight everyone, even adults.. The book not only has stories and poems, but there are also some Christmas activities and simple recipes which children can make with some help.
Many of the poems are written in rhyme and the stories often feature scenarios which children will be familiar with, such as taking part in a school nativity play and welcoming a new baby sibling
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As always Shirley’s illustrations are magical many are pictures of homely situations that children will be familiar with.
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Disclosure: I was gifted this book for the purpose of the review but all opinions are my own.
Snow in the garden is published by Walker books and retails at £12.99
It is recommended for ages 5 plus, but much younger children will also enjoy listening to the stories and rhymes and, of course, looking at the colourful illustrations.
I highly recommend this book to everyone as it will be read and enjoyed for many years, the book has a real feel good factor, which makes me passionate about children’s literature.
As always questions, comments and topic suggestions are welcome.
Until next time.
Karen
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Sounds like a good gift idea to make a little person happy with at this time of year #thesatsesh
What a delightful book, sure to be a firm favourite amongst a collection of children’s books.
What a lovely book! The illustrations look amazing. #thesatsesh
Oh my goodness…I have to get this! I’ve never heard of it before. We have ALL of Shirley Hughes’ “Alfie & Annie Rose” books and we adore them. I remember them so fondly from my childhood too (so much so that I considered calling our daughter “Annie-Rose”!!) We’ve recently read “Dogger” too and I have a book of her poetry, but this one is definitely one to add to our collection! Thank you!! #KCACOLS
Totally agree with you, this is Shirley’s latest book, that’s why you haven’t come across it yet, my son who is now in his thirties can still quote pieces from the Dogger story, that’s the impact that a great author has, thanks for your feedback x
This book sounds and looks beautiful. I love the idea of things to do, make , poems and stories. the perfect stocking filler. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
This looks like such a cute book! #AnythingGoes
What a beautiful book, I really like the vintage to it X #mixitup
#thesatsesh yes to Shirley 🙂 I absolutely adore the Alfie series and Lucy and Tom. I kept my collection and have added to them with my son – they are beyond gorgeous and I shall now add this beauty to my xmas shop.
This looks like a very pretty and lovely book, thank you for the review #TriumphantTales
Looks like a lovely book. I love the idea of including activities and recipes to try.
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I’d never come across Shirley Hughes until we had our daughter. I’ve got such fond memories of spending seemingly hours poring over her amazingly detailed illustrations. We loved Ollly and Me and I’ve still got some tucked away for prosperity! Love the look of this book. #kcacols
I remember Shirley Hughes from my own childhood but shockingly we don’t own any at the moment! Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
Looks like a wonderful book! The illustrations are beautiful! #KCACOLS
This sounds like a great story to share. I love the idea of having activities and recipes too! Thank you for linking up with #Blogstravaganza
Sounds like a great read! #thesatsesh xo
What a lovely review! Shirley Hughes books are such classics! #KLTR
The illustrations look amazing and it looks like a really lovely book. #KLTR
Oh I love Shirley Hughes books too they are so lovely, I’ve not heard of this one, so shall have to look it up #KLTR