The Snatchabook

A rhyming bedtime mystery that celebrates the magic of stories — and the little ones who just can't get enough of them!

In the cozy woodland of Burrow Down, something strange is happening: bedtime books are vanishing without a trace. The Snatchabook follows brave rabbit Eliza Brown as she stays up late to catch the culprit — only to discover a lonely little creature who simply longs for a story of his own. Written in irresistible lyrical rhymes, this picture book is perfect for children ages 3–6 and delivers a gentle, beautiful message about empathy, inclusion, and the power of sharing stories.

• Irresistible Read-Aloud Rhymes: The rolling, musical verse practically begs to be read out loud — making bedtime an event the whole family looks forward to.
• Empathy and Kindness at Its Heart: When the animals discover why the Snatchabook has been stealing their books, the solution is as warm and generous as it is unexpected.
• A Love Letter to Reading: Celebrating books, stories, and the joy of sharing them, this is a perfect gift for any young bookworm — and the grown-ups who read to them.
• Award-Winning and Educator-Approved: A #1 Autumn 2013 Kids Indie Next Pick and a 2014–2015 Teachers' Choices Reading List Title, beloved by families, librarians, and teachers alike.

"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

About the Author

Helen Docherty is an internationally published author of many rhyming picture books, celebrated for her lyrical storytelling and her ability to craft stories that resonate with young children and the adults who read to them. The Snatchabook is one of her most beloved works, delighting readers around the world with its warmth, wit, and irresistible verse.

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