Snail Mail from Sharon King-Chai is a delightful, interactive picture book that celebrates the wonder and excitement to be gained from the often forgotten snail mail.
How exciting is it to receive postcards and letters from family members when they go away? It’s the perfect way of sharing their joy and excitement as they travel near and far… and that’s exactly what Sam’s brother does.
Sam is a Seashell Snail. At only four years old he is too young to go with his big brother Tiger ‘on a very special adventure.’ Luckily Tiger promises to write every day, especially as little Sam loves reading.
Now comes the super exciting bit.
Turn the page to reveal the first envelope… beautifully large, it is adorned with clues – which country is Tiger visiting? Open the envelope’s flap to reveal a beautiful postcard. The first one is a gorgeously vibrant post card from Brazil, on the reverse Tiger recounts tales of learning Samba ready for the carnival. So much fun that Sam decides to have his own Samba dancing session with his seaside friends.
Tales of magic in India inspires magical card tricks with Herman the crab, stories of kite flying in Japan convinces Sam to do the same on the beach.
Each postcard is wonderfully illustrated capturing the magic and excitement of an array of countries. They provide the readers with a great opportunity to not only learn a little about a new country, but to inspire imaginative play too.
Sharon King-Chai’s Snail Mail is sure to ignite a passion for travel and writing.