Snippet the Early Riser

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By Deeney Murguia ’93

Published Jan. 21, 2016

(Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers) This children’s book tells the story of snippet, an early-rising snail with early-morning adventures. He struggles to wake his family up until a caterpillar comes up with an idea. Murguia is also author of Buglette, the Messy Sleeper.

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