Where have all the bedtime stories gone?

The Snatchabook is a heartwarming, rhyming mystery perfect for children ages 3–6 who love books, bedtime, and a touch of whimsy.

In the cozy woodland of Burrow Down, animals are ready for their nightly tales―but their books are mysteriously vanishing. Determined to uncover the truth, brave rabbit Eliza Brown stays up late and discovers an unexpected visitor who simply wants a story of his own.

This award-winning picture book combines lyrical rhymes, rich illustrations, and gentle themes of empathy and inclusion―making it a beloved favorite for families, educators, and librarians.

#1 Autumn 2013 Kids Indie Next Pick

A 2014-2015 Teachers' Choices Reading List Title

"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 / illustrator

Helen Docherty

Helen Docherty is an internationally published author of many rhyming picture books, including the highly acclaimed Someone Just Like You, illustrated by David Roberts. Helen's books have been translated into 27 languages and staged as plays and musicals for children, in the UK, Germany and Canada. She often collaborates with her husband, the illustrator and author Thomas Docherty, and together they have produced many award-winning picture books, including The Snatchabook, The Storybook Knight (The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight), Superwolf, Pirate Nell's Tale to Tell, The Screen Thief and Blue Baboon Finds Her Tune. She has also collaborated with many other illustrators, most recently Daniela Sosa, Steven Lenton and Brizida Magro. Helen worked for many years as a language teacher in Mexico City and the UK before becoming an author. She also has an MA in Film and Television Production (Bristol University), which helped to develop her skills in crafting narrative. You can learn more about Helen, her books and story-writing workshops by visiting her website.

Thomas Docherty

Thomas Docherty was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in England. He studied metalwork and sculpture and now has a collection of acclaimed picture books. Thomas has been short-listed for a variety of awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Little Boat.

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781402290824
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402290824
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.33 x 11.25 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2