Snail Trail In Search of a Modern Masterpiece

Jo Saxton Press Reviews

I loved Snail Trail a delightful book about Matisse's Snail. In simple rhyming text you follow its trail as it takes you through the book, introducing modern artists before finally finding its own portrait. -- Sue Steel, Simply Books Bookseller

There have been lots of books which introduce modern art to young children of late but few have been as engaging as Snail Trail. This unpretentious book offers an intriguing primer to modern masterpieces. Rhyming text narrates an affable and inquisitive snail as he searches through the vaults of art history for a portrait of himself. -- Lindsey Stainer, Blackwell's Bookseller

An endearing way to introduce young children to modern art. Nursery World

A light hearted, fun filled tale of a snail searching for his very own 'snail portrait'. As the reader follows his silvery trail they come across famous works of art by Dali, Matisse and Picasso. Told through rhyming couplets it is as lovely to read as to listen to. Confident readers will find the rhyme an aid if attempting to read this for themselves. You can tell the author is well tuned to young children. The text cleverly mixes fiction with fact and is a very natural way to introduce young children to modern art. This is also a lovely story to promote inclusion in an early years setting. Early Years Educator

A rare book, introducing modern art to the very young. Carousel

One of the finest, liveliest art books for the very young that I have encountered and deserves a place in the nursery or reception classroom or on bookshelves at home. School Librarian

Produced to a simple formula, well designed and easy to follow, this book gives us the visual space to look at and enjoy each painting. Books for Keeps