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Give Me a Snickle!
A hug and a giggle? Who doesn’t love a good higgle!?
This delightfully playful board book will have readers of all ages chuckling as they read fabricated words of affection. A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle. Accented by adorable photos of beaming babies, this silly board book takes the reader on an engaging romp through repeated rhyming sounds landing right back at the best feeling ever—a snuggle with someone you love.
This delightfully playful board book will have readers of all ages chuckling as they read fabricated words of affection. A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle. Accented by adorable photos of beaming babies, this silly board book takes the reader on an engaging romp through repeated rhyming sounds landing right back at the best feeling ever—a snuggle with someone you love.
13 pages, Hardcover
Published April 12, 2022
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About the author
Alisha Sevigny
11 books245 followersAlisha Sevigny holds a degree in Professional Writing and Sociology from the University of Victoria, is a film school graduate, former literary agent and hot yoga lover.
A shameless romantic, Alisha and her husband have travelled the world together. On a trip to Panama she fell in love with the country, culture, and their national emblem, the Golden Frog and was inspired to write her first Young Adult novel, KISSING FROGS.
Her second book, SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS is about a young woman fighting to save her family campground while trying not to fall in love, comes out May 1, 2018 with KCP Loft.
Born and raised in Kitimat, British Columbia, Alisha has always had a strong connection to the environment and conservationist spirit. She now lives in Toronto with her family.
A shameless romantic, Alisha and her husband have travelled the world together. On a trip to Panama she fell in love with the country, culture, and their national emblem, the Golden Frog and was inspired to write her first Young Adult novel, KISSING FROGS.
Her second book, SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS is about a young woman fighting to save her family campground while trying not to fall in love, comes out May 1, 2018 with KCP Loft.
Born and raised in Kitimat, British Columbia, Alisha has always had a strong connection to the environment and conservationist spirit. She now lives in Toronto with her family.
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April 13, 2022
Oh my goodness, it's cute out there! I am stepping away from my usual reviewing practices with this adorable little book, because I am now the proud grandmother of a racially and ethnically blended grandchild, and every little person deserves to have quality literature available featuring at least one face that resemble their own.
My thanks go to Net Galley and Orca Book Publishers for the review copy. This book is for sale now.
There's not much text here, nor should there be. Infant books need to be long on images--with happy human faces the very best of all--and cuddling opportunities with the big person doing the reading. This is how we learn that we love reading.
The images are terrific! There are thirteen pages. Each page has a photograph of a baby being "snickled," which is a blend of snuggle and tickle. Five images feature white or blended families, including one baby with Down's Syndrome. Five are Black or blended families, including one very Black family, which I am especially glad to see; so many public images of Black people feature those that are very, very light-skinned, and children notice these things. There are two more sets of family members that might be Latinx, Asian, or American Indian, or a combination of these.
I almost never go out and buy books that I have read for free; this will be one of the rare exceptions. Highly recommended for families of children under age 3; this would also make a great baby gift.
My thanks go to Net Galley and Orca Book Publishers for the review copy. This book is for sale now.
There's not much text here, nor should there be. Infant books need to be long on images--with happy human faces the very best of all--and cuddling opportunities with the big person doing the reading. This is how we learn that we love reading.
The images are terrific! There are thirteen pages. Each page has a photograph of a baby being "snickled," which is a blend of snuggle and tickle. Five images feature white or blended families, including one baby with Down's Syndrome. Five are Black or blended families, including one very Black family, which I am especially glad to see; so many public images of Black people feature those that are very, very light-skinned, and children notice these things. There are two more sets of family members that might be Latinx, Asian, or American Indian, or a combination of these.
I almost never go out and buy books that I have read for free; this will be one of the rare exceptions. Highly recommended for families of children under age 3; this would also make a great baby gift.
April 13, 2022
This book is whimdorable!!!! (whimsical + adorable)
April 13, 2022
GIVE ME A SNICKLE by Alisha Sevigny just landed next to ONE by Kathryn Otoshi on my very short shelf of the very best board books in the world. Thankfully, because I'm sure ONE was getting lonely.
If you love language and if you love children, then you must own this inventive and joyous tribute to words and kids. I cannot wait to read it to the littles in my life (and some of the bigs, too).
The photos are sweet and tender and the beautiful blend of people underscores the blend of words: the book's creative concept.
This review, however, comes with a warning. If you're like me you will not be able to stop saying 'snickle'.
If you love language and if you love children, then you must own this inventive and joyous tribute to words and kids. I cannot wait to read it to the littles in my life (and some of the bigs, too).
The photos are sweet and tender and the beautiful blend of people underscores the blend of words: the book's creative concept.
This review, however, comes with a warning. If you're like me you will not be able to stop saying 'snickle'.
April 12, 2022
This is a charming and adorable board book for babies and toddlers! An adorable ode to affection and expressive language, kids will love the silly made-up words and opportunities for cuddles while reading. The pictures of babies with the people who love them will appeal to very young readers who love seeing themselves on the page. This would make an excellent baby shower/new parent gift and could definitely become an oft-repeated favorite!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
November 24, 2022
"A snuggle.
A tickle.
Both at once?
That's a snickle!"
A little board book full of silly active play.
A tickle.
Both at once?
That's a snickle!"
A little board book full of silly active play.
August 11, 2023
This book was soo cute, fun and joyous!
May 18, 2022
The pictures are cute but the words bother me. Board books are to share with your baby and toddler, who are trying to grasp language. Throwing in nonsense words doesn't make sense to me. I am not a fan of "baby talk."
January 30, 2024
Snuggle up with your little one for this book about cozying up together. I love the made up words that will make a baby laugh. Each spread shows different diverse babies and grown-ups. Great for storytime.
March 22, 2024
Of the books with made up words, this one was not my favorite. I spent so much energy processing the hybrid words that I didn't have much energy to enjoy the very nice accompanying diverse family photographs.
March 24, 2023
Adorable! This would be such fun to share in Baby Storytime.
May 16, 2023
Great photos of babies and their caretakers sharing a laugh as they play with words. snuggle + tickle = a snickle. a tickle = a snuggle = a tuggle.
August 1, 2023
Cute word play. Baby enjoyed the pictures.
August 26, 2023
It's hard to imagine a cuter baby book, and this one is absolutely perfect for storytime!
November 13, 2023
I love everything about his book. I love every photo, love all the text. I cannot wait to share this with my Wonderful Ones! Please, more books like this for me to share.
April 7, 2024
My 1-year-old loves it for the photos and accompanying tickles.
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June 29, 2024Extremely fun, this would be a great gift book bc 1) photos of real families and 2) very entertaining to read aloud!!
June 30, 2024
A series of silly portmanteaus: from snickles (snuggles and tickles) to higgles (hug and giggles).
January 4, 2025
I like the real photographs more than anything else!
November 25, 2025
Checked out from Kilbourn Public Library (on hold from Portage)
May 27, 2022
What do you get when you give a baby a snuggle and a tickle? A Snickle! Filled with and sweet photographs of babies of many races and abilities this adorable, humorous board book celebrates families’ affection for their little ones. Reviewer 2
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