Snugs The Snow Bear Quotes

“It was high tide, and the sound of the waves
coming in sounded like the breath of an enormous dinosaur.
Round the lighthouse, on the opposite side to Snugs’ room, Mr andMrs Merryweather put down the blinds, and blew out the candle. They
were very tired, and tomorrow was Christmas Eve on The Isle of Wight.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“It was back home that The Northern Lights cast these wondrous rainbows in the snow, and where Snugs used to play tag with the huge curtain of shining light that ran, even faster than the wind, across the vast snow-covered landscape.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“When first I set eyes on The Isle of Wight Polar Bear, my world was filled, in that instant, with the magic and wonder of childhood.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Sir, I’ve known him ever since he was born! We’ve played snowball, and built snow-houses together, which are called igloos, and once, when one of Santa’s reindeer was sick on Christmas Eve, Snow Bear stepped in to help with the presents, and load them on the sleigh - he’s very kind, and clever, and strong, you know.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Oh my boy, you are so huggable and snuggable, is that why they call
you Snugs Bear?”
“I’ve simply always been Snugs,” Snugs said, with an unusual, mysterious air, for it was nearly time to go to bed.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“...there was a heavy,
“Tappety, tap, tappety, tap,” on the door. It was the kind of loud sound
that could only be made with a hoof. A moose’s hoof, that is.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“The song was a sea-shanty, and Snugs loved that kind of song. The music had an accordion, and the tune reminded him of the ship, and the songs Captain LightOwler played, when he was off duty, about pirates and the baddies on the sea.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“When little Snugs looked out he saw that the roofs of the cottages, that nestled close to the lighthouse, were now completely white. At ground level, sleet was blowing over the garden, and along the paths. It wouldn’t be long before The Isle of Wight would be snow white – he was sure about that!”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Even the two moose were surprised. It was almost as cold as Iceland, but not quite. They decided to occupy the last hour on deck knitting hats and scarves for Snugs, Carla, and James. Clickety-click went their knitting needle antlers...”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Mrs Merryweather drove James, Carla, Snugs, and the two moose in a Volkswagon Beetle - it was silver and had an engine that purred.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Captain Lightowler was in a very jovial mood that morning. The deckhands had been sweeping and mopping the deck, and the cabin maids were dusting, polishing, and tidying the cabins. The engineers on board who looked after the ship so everything in the engine room ran smoothly, had checked everything was in order.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“He extended a giant weathered hand, and hugged Snugs with an iron grip that almost swallowed the little bear up.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Are we nearly there now?" the bear asked, at regular intervals. His voice began to sound like a sigh because it was nearly time for lunch, and he wanted to stop by the sea.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“I'm looking for a lighthouse," said Snugs, full of hope, "filled with sand in lots of different colours!"
"Are they expensive?" the two moose chimed together.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Snugs lived in Greenland. Magical Greenland with Santa Claus, and moose that were big, with brown, soft fur, pink tongues and big lips. They also had huge antlers that they used to knit or to fight other moose when they felt like it, which wasn't very often, thank goodness”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“Can we go to Alum Bay, please?" Snugs asked the moose, his little nose twitching with excitement, and his voice a little faster than usual because he couldn't wait”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“A happy childhood can fortify one against the ravages of life, and part of that happiness is found in books, which become our constant companions for the rest of our lives.”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear

“The Art of Writing for Children is the knowledge of what is significant to them”
― Suzy Davies, Snugs The Snow Bear