• Age: 4 to 7
• Grade: 1 to 12

Introverted party animal Snail is back in this delightfully hilarious SHHHelebration of homebodies

Snail is an epic explorer … kind of. He loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, hiking along slime trails, and collecting souvenirs. On big vacations, he finds the sights, sounds, and unfamiliar foods—like escargot!—way too overwhelming. In fact, his favorite part of a vacation is when he gets to return to his home SHHHweet home.

So, while his friends take a trip to the city, Snail and his buddy Stump decide to have an adventure in their own backyard—a staycation! The pair smell the silence, listen to the SHHH SHHH of the waterfall, and read their guidebooks with their indoor voices. Just when they start to wonder if they’ve run out of things to do, they notice something new: parachute seeds falling from the sky! The seeds have arrived for a vacation, and who better to show them around than Stump and Snail?

Snail’s second adventure is just as witty and charming as his first, with laugh-out-loud moments and hidden puns on every page. Snail and Stump’s staycation reveals the unexpected joys of staying home and promises that readers will find wonder around every corner, however close to home they may be.

Naseem Hrab is a writer and storyteller. She is the author of Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend and Ira Crumb Feels the Feelings. Her comedy writing has appeared on McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and The Rumpus. Naseem worked as a librarian for a time and now works in children’s publishing. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Kelly Collier has been drawing since she was little, and studied illustration in college. She is the author-illustrator of A Horse Named Steve, Team Steve and The Imposter, and the illustrator of Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle and the Izzy series. She has an identical twin sister and an older brother. The idea for Steve the Horse came from a doodle she did to fill a small empty frame at home. Kelly lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and daughter.

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"Once again, Hrab's relatable story speaks to children who may struggle with overstimulation but still love adventure. Readers will be inspired to explore their surroundings and see what exciting adventures they can discover."

Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database

"Hrab's heartfelt insight into those who aren't party animals but still joyous in their living comes through loud and clear."

CanLit for Little Canadians

"Hrab’s amusing tale is just right for encouraging children to explore their own surroundings and maybe share their discoveries with someone else."

Booklist

"An adorable and hilarious picture book that teaches readers the magic of the very low bar."

School Library Journal - STARRED REVIEW

"The creators of How To Party Like a Snail (2022) offer a similarly validating follow-up that speaks directly to all readers who, like Snail and Stump, “love being happy homebodies and epic explorers at the same time.” Even when it’s only an arm’s length away, the world beckons for closer inspection."

Kirkus Reviews

"Snappy, hilarious, and heartwarming ... A keenly perceptive and sensitive tale that will be appreciated by all seeking quiet moments amid busy lives."

Canadian Review of Materials