The shnoos and panoos follow their hearts and live happy, snappy lives ... until one sad day when everyone suddenly becomes lost and afraid, and they must learn to look inside themselves for answers to their questions.

"Before there was me, and before there was you, there was a sweet little garden where marshmallows grew."

Welcome to the world of the shnoos and panoos: a colorful mix of creatures who follow their bliss, until one strange day when the Winds of Confusion start to blow, and everyone loses track of their joy and delight!  

A whimsical story about choosing to express joy and kindness even when times are tough, Catherine Copplestone's debut picture book is a beautiful blend of emotionally complex characters, adorably quirky illustrations, and the important reminder that it always feels good to choose love over fear.

"The life lesson of choosing how to react, of choosing our emotions, of choosing love, peace and harmony over chaos and confusion, within this tale of the Shnoos and the Panoos is so simple, so perfect... The rhyming is impeccable and lyrical, and will draw the young reader into the story and the lesson. What a delightful story for both young and adult readers to share."

- READERS' FAVORITE

Catherine Copplestone is an author/illustrator and actor. She grew up in New England, surrounded by sisters, snow, and storybooks by authors such as Mercer Mayer, Sandra Boynton, and Maurice Sendak. Catherine eventually met Mr. Sendak when he spoke at her college graduation, and thinks that this meeting sparked her interest in writing and illustrating her own storybooks. She wrote "The Shnoos and Panoos" when she was feeling lost and confused, and it helped her feel better. She hopes it will do the same for you! 

Catherine lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jordan, their boston terrier, Archer, and Future Baby Boy - arriving December 2017.