The Snatchabook
By Helen Docherty
The Story
In the woodland of Burrow Down, bedtime books keep vanishing every night, so one brave rabbit named Eliza Brown stays up late to catch the mysterious culprit in the act.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs for one more story every single night, this is a book about a creature who wants exactly the same thing.
- Big idea: Wanting stories doesn't make you a villain — it makes you someone who just needs to be included.
- Vibes: Cozy, mysterious, and warm, with a rhyming bounce that begs to be read aloud.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy a bedtime mystery with a gentle twist
- love rhyming text that begs to be read aloud
- are working on understanding why others act the way they do
- respond well to cozy woodland settings and nighttime stories
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Eliza Brown decided to stay up late instead of just going to sleep?
- Imagination: Who do you think has been taking all the books from Burrow Down?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the Snatchabook wanted stories so badly?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted something so much that you did something you shouldn't have?
- Story & problem-solving: What would you do if your favorite book kept disappearing every night?
