Will Natterjack Toad EVER get to eat his cookies? Or will he become a SNACK himself?

Do you have a favourite snack? One you've been thinking about all day, and just can't wait to tuck into? Well, our friend Natterjack Toad has a packet of delicious chocolate-chunk crunchy-munch cookies and he can't wait to tuck in. So, he gets himself all nice and comfortable, ready to savour every last chocolately bite - he reaches into the packet, he opens his mouth, and then ... Natterjack Toad can't believe it! Every time he tries to eat his cookies, there's something in the way: a lanky heron, a frisky-whiskered weasel, a scurrying vole - all on the lookout for a (toady) snack themselves. Will he ever be able to eat his chocolate-chunk crunchy-munch cookies in peace?

About the Author

Sean Taylor has written more than 40 books for young readers. These include picture books such as Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, I Want to Be in a Scary Story and How To Be Cooler Than Cool, all illustrated by Jean Jullien, A Brave Bear, illustrated by Emily Hughes, Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh!, illustrated by Kate Hindley and The Dream Train, illustrated by Anuska Allepuz. He lives in Bristol with his wife and two sons. Find Sean online at seantaylorstories.com and on Twitter as @seantstories.

Kathryn Durst is a children's book illustrator who has worked on Hey Grandude and Grandude's Green Submarine by Paul McCartney, You're in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and more. When she's not drawing, she lives in Canada with her grumpy mini Dachshund named Chili Dog. Find Kathryn online at kathryndurst.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @kathryndurst.

Reviews
Youngsters will love getting their teeth into Taylor's riotous read-aloud romp which comes packed with the addictive sense of fun and delightful repetitions that are guaranteed to tickle every child's funny bone. Add on Durst's bold, beautiful and busy illustrations, and you have a treat for readers both young and old! * Wigan Today *
A funny story about Natterjack Toad and his yummy pack of super crunchy cookies... Funny, repetitive and filled with beautiful and colourful illustrations. * My Shelves Are Full *
The patient read-aloud build up, inference problem solving and engaging illustrations make this a fun book to read aloud and share. * School Reading List *
Deliciously playful, this dramatic tale is an absolute treat to read aloud. * Red Reading Hub *
Sean Taylor has created a brilliant laugh-out-loud, read aloud story and it is accompanied by bold and brilliant illustrations from Kathryn Durst who manages to make all the snacks look oh-so tasty... Children will love the repetition, anticipating the moment it comes as Toad plans to bite into his snack and the design fonts used for the words truly encourage big voices to make the story so much lively fun it won't be a onetime read! * Armadillo Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9781406397772
Author Sean Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 272mm * 5mm