The Scary Snakes

Books

The Scary Snakes

Author

Tuula Pere

Illustrator

Catty Flores

Themes

Fears

The Scary Snakes follows Shelly, whose fear of snakes keeps her from enjoying family picnics in the forest. Her grandmother uses playful knitting and patience to help her face fear safely and creatively.
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What I love about this story is that no one makes fun of Shelly’s fear; it is taken seriously, and instead of making her feel bad, her family does things to help her overcome them.

In addition, there is a strong bond between Shelly and her Grandma; it is heartwarming to see them connect over making snakes.

I loved how Catty Flores gave the characters so much energy. You can feel the excitement as Shelly gets over her fears and has fun with her Grandmother.

— Literary Titan

The book is heartwarming as the main character discusses her problem with her beloved grandmother. Thus, the author emphasizes the importance of the older generation for their grandchildren. These special intergenerational bonds positively impact children's development and growth.

The illustrations by Catty Flores finely depict the characters' emotions and captivate children's imaginations.

I highly recommend this book to those who want to help children conquer their fears.

— Nino Lobiladze, Readers’ Favorite

What I love about this story is that no one makes fun of Shelly’s fear; it is taken seriously, and instead of making her feel bad, her family does things to help her overcome them.

In addition, there is a strong bond between Shelly and her Grandma; it is heartwarming to see them connect over making snakes.

I loved how Catty Flores gave the characters so much energy. You can feel the excitement as Shelly gets over her fears and has fun with her Grandmother.

— Literary Titan

The book is heartwarming as the main character discusses her problem with her beloved grandmother. Thus, the author emphasizes the importance of the older generation for their grandchildren. These special intergenerational bonds positively impact children's development and growth.

The illustrations by Catty Flores finely depict the characters' emotions and captivate children's imaginations.

I highly recommend this book to those who want to help children conquer their fears.

— Nino Lobiladze, Readers’ Favorite

Editorial Review Quotes

★★★★☆ (4/5)

What I love about this story is that no one makes fun of Shelly’s fear; it is taken seriously, and instead of making her feel bad, her family does things to help her overcome them.

— Literary Titan

In addition, there is a strong bond between Shelly and her Grandma; it is heartwarming to see them connect over making snakes.

— Literary Titan

I loved how Catty Flores gave the characters so much energy. You can feel the excitement as Shelly gets over her fears and has fun with her Grandmother.

— Literary Titan

★★★★★ (5/5)

The book is heartwarming as the main character discusses her problem with her beloved grandmother. Thus, the author emphasizes the importance of the older generation for their grandchildren. These special intergenerational bonds positively impact children's development and growth.

— Nino Lobiladze, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

The illustrations by Catty Flores finely depict the characters' emotions and captivate children's imaginations.

— Nino Lobiladze, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

I highly recommend this book to those who want to help children conquer their fears.

— Nino Lobiladze, Readers’ Favorite

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