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A snapshot of a beautifully illustrated tale, of Jack Frost’s moonlight capers, told in Scots.
What mischief does Jack Frost get up to in the night? A brand new tale, told in Scots and accompanied by enchanting illustrations, reveals his capers by moonlight…
Nip Nebs
By Susi Briggs and Ruthie Redden
Published by Curly Tale Books
Nip Nebs by Susi Briggs and Ruthie Redden is published in December by Curly Tale priced £9.99.
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