From the brilliant mind of writer, television star and comedian Shaun Micallef comes this hilariously familiar story about the bedtime struggle!
‘Happy slumbers,’ whispered Fatheras he left, but soon they started
hearing other sounds – like creaks,
a crack, a crunch, and then … a SHRIEK!
Tucked up inside their tree-trunk house, two small snails are too scared to sleep – and their father is running out of patience! But is it just the wind spooking them … or is there something lurking outside? With gorgeous, silly-spooky illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jonathan Bentley, this Halloween picture book will surprise and delight the whole family.
Perfect for pre-school-aged children aged 3+, their sleepless parents, and anyone who's ever had a pet snail.
Shaun Micallef is a comedian, writer, actor, producer, author and former child. He is usually found on TV in Australian shows such as Thank God You’re Here, Talkin’ 'Bout Your Generation and Mad as Hell. He has authored several books for adults, includingTripping Over Myself, Smithereens, Preincarnate and The President’s Desk. A satirical mash-up of fairytales titled Tales from a Tall Forestwas his first book for children, followed byHappily Ever Afterwards.
When illustrator Jonathan Bentley was eight years old, he realised he wouldn’t be good enough to play football for Leeds United – so he concentrated on drawing instead. He is now one of Australia’s most treasured illustrators, whose recent work includes Tales from a Tall Forest. His award-winning picture books – including A House of Her Own, Pink andlóî
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