Snowflake in My Pocket - Softcover

Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator and printmaker; and the creator of the award-winning stationery and homeware range, The Bright Side. Rachel has written and illustrated several books for children, including Love Monster, and is the author of The Lion Inside, illustrated by Jim Field. She lives on a farm near the seaside with her partner, their daughter, a dog called Elvis and a cat called Superman. Find Rachel online at www.lookonthebrightside.co.uk and on twitter as @Rachel_Bright2. Yu Rong, author and illustrator of A Lovely Day for Amelia Goose and illustrator of Tracks of a Panda, was born and raised in China. Inspired by happy memories from her childhood, Yu likes to bring traditional Chinese art forms - such as the papercut art of A Snowflake in My Pocket - to the picture book page. She lives and works in Cambridge with her husband and three children. Find Yu online at www.yurong.co.uk.

How beautifully author and artist capture that joy of experiencing snow for the very first time. Share this one with early years children particularly after a snowfall and let them try taking snow indoors. Share it at home snuggled up with a young listener or two, and follow with a mug of hot chocolate. * Red Reading Hub * enchanting * The Herald * A tale of love, friendship and a reminder that the most precious things in life are transitory moments to be treasured. Gorgeous paper cut art work by Yu Rong captures the dichotomy of the wintry landscape and warm loving home. Enchanting. * South Wales Evening Post * Youth and age, night and day, winter and summer, love and friendship are all celebrated in this warm and wise picture book from top team Rachel Bright and Yu Rong. [...] Highly acclaimed picture book maker Rachel Bright provides a visually stunning, feel-good story filled with Yu Rong's distinctive, awe-inspiring papercut artwork as together they deliver a big-hearted message about the wisdom of age and the youthful spirit of discovery and adventure. Featuring a cut-out window in Squirrel's oak tree home, giving readers a delightful peek at the wintry world outside, this delicately crafted book captures the cosy, cuddly feeling of sharing a snowy night with a loved one, and is the perfect read for parents and children to treasure at Christmas . . . and all year round. * Lancashire Evening Post * With enchanting illustrations by artist Yu Rong it would be a great book to read on Christmas morning. * Dorset Magazine *