A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Introduces various snakes, including the grass snake, green tree python, and boa constrictor.

"Happy birthday! Big or small, soft or hard, an egg has a baby that grows inside. Crack open this book to meet some animals and the eggs they came from!" --