Books by Alan Snow

6 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the How Things Really Work and The Ratbridge Chronicles series, Alan Snow writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, animals, fantasy & magic.

Series

How Santa Really Works
How Dinosaurs Really Work!
How Things Really Work
2 books · Ages 5–9
Here Be Monsters!
Worse Things Happen at Sea!
Thar She Blows
The Ratbridge Chronicles
3 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Monster Book of ABC Sounds
The Monster Book of ABC Sounds
Alan Snow
Join playful monsters and rats in a noisy game of hide-and-seek while exploring the sounds of the alphabet in this quirk
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
The Monster Book of ABC Sounds
How Santa Really Works
How Dinosaurs Really Work!
Ages 8–11
6 books
The Monster Book of ABC Sounds
How Santa Really Works
How Dinosaurs Really Work!
Ages 12–18
3 books
Worse Things Happen at Sea!
Here Be Monsters!
Thar She Blows

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderAnimalsFantasy & MagicHumorAdventureJoy & GratitudeTeamwork & CollaborationFear & Bravery

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