Snip Snap

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

About the author

Ben Newman has developed a distinct aesthetic over the years; a contemporary fusion of bold shapes, bright colours and playful characters which has been described as 'bauhaus fuzzy felt.' He has produced work for a large range of clients, including the Tate Modern, New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Apple, Google and The New Yorker. His practice extends outside of commercial work into worldwide exhibitions, paintings and three dimensional collaborations.

Ben co-created the Professor Astro Cat children's books with his longtime friend and scientist, Dr Dominic Walliman, which have been translated into twenty-four languages.

Ben has produced several books with Macmillan Children's Books, including Snip Snap, Rumble Tumble and the My First Book of Everything series.

Summary

SNIP SNIP! SNAP SNAP! This brilliant tale is 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! 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 – and 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!

Foreword

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

Product details

• Authors: Ben Newman, Newman Ben
• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 2 to 4
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781529051452
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-5145-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 251 mm x 250 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s interactive and activity books and kits, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Novelty, Toy & Die-Cut Books, Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay, Early learning: rhyming & wordplay books, Animals / General, Social Themes / Friendship, Animals / Birds