A timely and relatable tale about the importance of connecting to the
introvert inside.
"Full of endearing characters and a charming storyline, this is a
heartwarming tale of friendship, solitude and embracing our identity".
-- Small Wonder Books
''Hanaor's thoughtful words with Kourtoglou's gentle yet quirky
illustrations (do snails even have eye-lashes?!) make this an evocative
and timeless new picture book''. **-- The Literacy Tree
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Marjorie is a happy snail. She loves her family and friends, but
sometimes she just needs a bit of alone time. At these moments, Marjorie
wanders off to try to find a quiet space, but her friends and family
just follow her trail of slime and find her.
'How can I find some space for myself?' wonders Marjorie, and as she
wonders, she wanders, here and there, back and forth, this way and that
until she is entirely and marvellously lost. But the joys of solitude
are short lived, and Marjorie swiftly realises that she can't find her
way back. Luckily, she stumbles on a good friend who helps her on her
way and offers her some sage advice.
A natural follow on from the critically acclaimed 'Pocket Chaotic', this
simple, layered story is exquisitely brought to life by Christos
Kourtoglou, an emerging Greek illustrator with a distinctive watercolour
style. It addresses the disjunction that kids and adults feel
(particularly in a post-lockdown era) between our introvert and
extrovert selves.
