The Snail House by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Gillian Tyler 2001
This story begins in the lap of a Grandma, which reassures us that it will be riveting. Add to it children who shrink to miniature size, and a traveling shell house on a snail’s back, and we know the story will be even more engaging. The snail covers a very short distance through the garden and yet adventure is prevalent in the form of an earthquake, a disappearing baby, and a brush with death.
The visual feast presented to us by Tyler, in pen-and-ink and watercolor, coincides beautifully with the conversational narrative by Ahlberg. The garden scenes passing outside the whimsical windows of the snail house are stunning.
Appropriate for ages 4-8
1 comment:
Dear Jenni,
How lovely to hear that you and your five year old enjoyed the snail House.
Thank you for your kind words and the fabulous review which I have just
read. I had no idea about it and I enjoyed reading your reviews. I am just
doing the cover for my next book which is to be called 'Derry fair'.
It's about a little boy that is anxious to get to the fair. I don't expect
it will be out until next year but I do hope that you will look out for it
and let me know what you think.
Best
Gill Tyler
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