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An interview with Irish author-illustrator Nicola Colton

Picture Book Snob

Dec 3, 2021
8 min

An interview with Irish author-illustrator Nicola Colton

Nicola Colton is an Irish artist and author originally from near Killeigh Village in Offaly, who now lives in Bristol. Her first picture...

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We chat to Helen Baugh about The Spots and the Dots

Picture Book Snob

Nov 10, 2021
10 min

We chat to Helen Baugh about The Spots and the Dots

The Spots and the Dots by Helen Baugh and Marion Deuchars is one of the most powerful pieces of storytelling I've ever seen. A favourite...

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Picture Book Snob

Nov 8, 2021
3 min

WonderFest 2021

Ireland's online festival celebrating children's books is back! Amid the chaos and confusion that was 2020, a new online children's book...

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Get by with a little help from forest friends

Picture Book Snob

Nov 3, 2021
9 min

Get by with a little help from forest friends

Read our review of The Little Squirrel Who Worried by Katie O'Donoghue (Gill Books) and our interview with its talented debut...

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Picture Book Snob

Oct 27, 2021
9 min

A Spooktacular Place to Be: Review, Interview + Spooktacular Giveaway

Discover why we love this book, learn how Úna Woods creates her artwork, see her favourite creepy places, and find out how you could win...

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The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini

Picture Book Snob

Oct 19, 2021
10 min

The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini

It was so exciting to chat with the author and illustrator of one of the most beautiful books we've ever seen! Read a review, learn what...

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Which Nose for Witch? by David Crosby & Carolina Coroa: Review + Interview

Picture Book Snob

Oct 12, 2021
11 min

Which Nose for Witch? by David Crosby & Carolina Coroa: Review + Interview

David Crosby is a rising star of the picture book world. His debut, Pirates vs. Monsters, won the prestigious Bishop's Stortford Award in...

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BLOG TOUR: Violet's Tempest by Ian Eagleton & Clara Anganuzzi review + interview

Picture Book Snob

Sep 27, 2021
6 min

BLOG TOUR: Violet's Tempest by Ian Eagleton & Clara Anganuzzi review + interview

Find out why we love Violet's Tempest, learn what inspired the story and discover which Shakespeare-themed books Ian Eagleton recommends...

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Time to Move South for Winter - Review + Interview with Clare Helen Welsh and Jenny Løvlie

Picture Book Snob

Sep 16, 2021
9 min

Time to Move South for Winter - Review + Interview with Clare Helen Welsh and Jenny Løvlie

There is nothing I can say about this book that will adequately describe how STUNNING it is and no photos could ever do it justice...

The Boys and The Girls: Q&A Tour + Review

Picture Book Snob

Sep 12, 2021
7 min

The Boys and The Girls: Q&A Tour + Review

Discover Lauren Ace's top tips for young writers and find out why we love The Boys and The Girls, written by Lauren and illustrated by...

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BLOG TOUR: The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion & Erin Brown review + interview

Picture Book Snob

Aug 29, 2021
8 min

BLOG TOUR: The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion & Erin Brown review + interview

Find out why we love this book, discover what inspired the story, see some early sketches and learn about the creative process behind...

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BLOG TOUR: Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woollvin review + interview

Picture Book Snob

Jul 26, 2021
20 min

BLOG TOUR: Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woollvin review + interview

Meet the heroes of Bethan Woollvin's fabulous new fairy tale, Three Little Vikings, and discover the inspiration behind it and Bethan's...

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Bethan Woollvin chats to us about her new book and her subervise fairy tales

Picture Book Snob

Jul 25, 2021
18 min

Bethan Woollvin chats to us about her new book and her subervise fairy tales

Learn how Bethan Woollvin's distinctive style developed and what she hopes children will take from her books. Take a look at some of the...

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BLOG TOUR: Imagine! by Patricia Forde and Elīna Braslina

Picture Book Snob

Jul 12, 2021
7 min

BLOG TOUR: Imagine! by Patricia Forde and Elīna Braslina

Irish author Patricia Forde discusses childhood fears and the inspiration behind her latest story with Little Island Books Patricia Forde...

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Leigh Hodgkinson's prescription for making the world a happier place

Picture Book Snob

Jul 5, 2021
10 min

Leigh Hodgkinson's prescription for making the world a happier place

We chat to award-winning author, illustrator and animator Leigh Hodgkinson about Book Hospital and the inspiration behind her work Leigh...

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BLOG TOUR: Book Hospital by Leigh Hodgkinson review + interview

Picture Book Snob

Jul 2, 2021
13 min

BLOG TOUR: Book Hospital by Leigh Hodgkinson review + interview

The only place to go when there's a book emergency... Leigh Hodgkinson is one of the most inventive and gifted picture book authors and...

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Ged Adamson chats to us about This is NOT a Unicorn!

Picture Book Snob

May 25, 2021
9 min

Ged Adamson chats to us about This is NOT a Unicorn!

Discover why Ged loved illustrating this book, and how the books he enjoyed as a child and his experience as a composer have influenced...

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We chat to queen of cute, Linzie Hunter, about What if, Pig?

Picture Book Snob

May 20, 2021
7 min

We chat to queen of cute, Linzie Hunter, about What if, Pig?

Linzie Hunter is originally from Scotland but now lives in London. She creates fun artwork and hand-drawn lettering for a variety of...

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BLOG TOUR: We chat to Peter Bently and Claire Powell about The King's Birthday Suit

Picture Book Snob

May 5, 2021
9 min

BLOG TOUR: We chat to Peter Bently and Claire Powell about The King's Birthday Suit

The King's Birthday Suit by Peter Bently and Claire Powell was one of our most-anticipated releases of 2021. This is about a...

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Picture Book Snob

Apr 15, 2021
7 min

Hoda Hadadi speaks to Picture Book Snob

We were delighted to chat to Hoda Hadadi as part of the blog tour for A Smile. This is a gorgeous new edition of Raoul Follereau's...

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celebrating extraordinary storytelling

An interview with Irish author-illustrator Nicola Colton

We chat to Helen Baugh about The Spots and the Dots

WonderFest 2021

Get by with a little help from forest friends

A Spooktacular Place to Be: Review, Interview + Spooktacular Giveaway

The Witchling's Wish: Review + Interview with Lu Fraser & Sarah Massini

Which Nose for Witch? by David Crosby & Carolina Coroa: Review + Interview

BLOG TOUR: Violet's Tempest by Ian Eagleton & Clara Anganuzzi review + interview

Time to Move South for Winter - Review + Interview with Clare Helen Welsh and Jenny Løvlie

The Boys and The Girls: Q&A Tour + Review

BLOG TOUR: The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion & Erin Brown review + interview

BLOG TOUR: Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woollvin review + interview

Bethan Woollvin chats to us about her new book and her subervise fairy tales

BLOG TOUR: Imagine! by Patricia Forde and Elīna Braslina

Leigh Hodgkinson's prescription for making the world a happier place

BLOG TOUR: Book Hospital by Leigh Hodgkinson review + interview

Ged Adamson chats to us about This is NOT a Unicorn!

We chat to queen of cute, Linzie Hunter, about What if, Pig?

BLOG TOUR: We chat to Peter Bently and Claire Powell about The King's Birthday Suit

Hoda Hadadi speaks to Picture Book Snob

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