Notice small things
Susie invites children to look closely at the lively little creatures sharing their gardens.
A little slug. A lovely big adventure.
About Susie Slug
A small creature
with a big family story.
Susie began in the imagination of Peggy Burns, a much-loved grandmother whose warmth, humour and creativity lived in the stories she shared with her family.
From Peggy to a new generation
A treasured tale,
lovingly brought to life.
If you knew Susie was written many years ago by P.E. Burns — Peggy to her family. Her granddaughter Gemma Day later retold the story, preserving its gentle humour and heartfelt message for her own children and for young readers everywhere.
The finished book was brought to life for Lara and Phoebe Day. It is both a colourful woodland adventure and a family keepsake: proof that the smallest stories can travel from one generation to the next.
Susie's world
Why make a slug the star?
Children are natural explorers. Slugs, insects and minibeasts are right outside the back door — small enough to overlook, but full of character when we stop and notice them.
Enjoy the outdoors
Rain, mud, leaves and woodland paths turn the natural world into a place for imagination.
Slow down together
The story's gentle message is about friendship, contentment and making time for love.
Meet Joe
A friend who helps Susie find her way.
When Susie's rainy-day sliding takes her too far, Joe helps her discover that being kind, relaxed and loved matters more than rushing around.
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