Colour in Bentley
Bentley and his snowman to colour. Can you give him one blue eye and one brown eye?
A Christmas picture book
Bentley and the Big Snow Day
- Ages 2–6
- Christmas Eve snow day
- Read-aloud
When snow falls on Christmas Eve, Bentley, a big, fluffy, carrot-loving snow dog, has the best day of his life. He bounces, sledges and makes mischief while his family builds the perfect snowman. But why does the snowman keep losing his nose?
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Inside the book
Who ate the snowman’s nose?
“There are little orange crumbs on his whiskers.”
A warm, funny Christmas Eve story with a join-in refrain (“his big curly tail goes… wag, wag, wag!”), plenty of sound words and a very big, very lovable dog. Perfect for bedtime, stockings and Christmas Eve boxes.
About the book
Bentley and the Big Snow Day at a glance
Bentley and the Big Snow Day is a cosy Christmas picture book for children aged 2 to 6, written by A. W. Bren and published by Bren Books in 2026. It is a funny, gentle read-aloud about a big, fluffy family dog called Bentley who has the best day of his life when snow falls on Christmas Eve. The story ends calmly, so it works as a bedtime story as well as a Christmas book.
- Title
- Bentley and the Big Snow Day: A Cosy Christmas Picture Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers
- Series
- A Bentley Story, Book 1
- Author
- A. W. Bren
- Publisher
- Bren Books, 2026
- Age range
- 2 to 6 years (toddlers and preschoolers)
- Length
- 32 pages, about 1,100 words; roughly 8–10 minutes to read aloud
- Best for
- Christmas Eve, bedtime, reading aloud, stocking fillers and Christmas Eve boxes
- Formats
- Kindle (ASIN B0HQ5HPMJD), paperback (ISBN 9798166744678, ASIN B0HQ5MQ8HN), ebook on Apple Books, Kobo and Tolino (ISBN 9798237171471)
- Style
- Short, bouncy text with sound words and a join-in refrain (“wag, wag, wag!”), and soft watercolour-style pictures of a warm British family
- Characters
- Bentley the dog, Mummy, Daddy, Austin (13), Piero (6) and Tails the cat
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Read along with Bentley
Snuggle up and hear the first pages read aloud.
Meet the pack
Meet Bentley and his family
BentleyA very big, very fluffy snow dog with one blue eye, one brown eye and a big curly tail. Loves carrots (and snowman noses).
MummyCosy blue jumper, warm hugs, and always the first to spot muddy paws.
DaddyBig grin, big beard, and the best snowman builder in the house.
Austin, 13Bentley’s big brother, who always knows when something is coming.
Piero, 6Cheeky, smiley and very, very excited about snow.
Tails the catPrefers a warm rug to a snow day. Usually asleep, paws in the air.
Free printables
Snow-day fun to print at home
Free to download. No sign-up, just print and play.
Snow Day Story-Time Pack
Questions to talk about, a make-your-own Bentley snowman, and a colouring page for after the story.
Questions parents ask
Frequently asked questions
What age is Bentley and the Big Snow Day for?
It is written for children aged 2 to 6: toddlers, preschoolers and children in Reception or Year 1. The text is short and bouncy, with a repeated line little ones can join in with.
What is Bentley and the Big Snow Day about?
When snow falls on Christmas Eve, Bentley the big fluffy family dog has the best day of his life. He bounces, sledges and plays with his family while they build the perfect snowman, but the snowman keeps losing his carrot nose, and Bentley has orange crumbs on his whiskers.
Is it a Christmas book?
Yes. The story takes place on Christmas Eve, so it suits Christmas Eve boxes, stockings and December bedtimes. Because it is mostly about snow, family and a happy dog, it also works as a winter bedtime story all season.
Is it a good bedtime story?
Yes. After a busy, giggly day in the snow, the story winds down to a calm, snuggly ending, so it settles children rather than winding them up.
How long is the book and how long does it take to read aloud?
It is a 32-page picture book with about 1,100 words. Most families read it aloud in roughly 8 to 10 minutes, including time to look at the pictures and join in.
Is it a good gift for a toddler or preschooler?
Yes. The paperback is a small, giftable picture book that fits a stocking or a Christmas Eve box, and the Kindle edition can be read the same night.
What kind of dog is Bentley?
Bentley is a very big, very fluffy Malamute cross Husky with one blue eye, one brown eye and a big curly tail. He loves carrots, which is a problem for the snowman.
Where can I buy Bentley and the Big Snow Day?
The Kindle edition (ASIN B0HQ5HPMJD) and the paperback (ISBN 9798166744678) are on Amazon UK and Amazon US. The ebook is also on Apple Books, Kobo and Tolino, and is distributed to libraries through services such as OverDrive (Libby) and BorrowBox.
Are there free activities to go with the book?
Yes. You can download a free Bentley colouring page and a Snow Day Story-Time Pack (talk-about questions, a make-your-own snowman and a colouring page) from this site, in A4 and US Letter. No sign-up is needed.
What books are similar to Bentley and the Big Snow Day?
Families who enjoy gentle, funny Christmas read-alouds such as Kipper's Christmas Eve by Mick Inkpen, Mog's Christmas by Judith Kerr or Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson often like Bentley too. It has the same warm family feel, with a big, lovable dog at the centre.
Is there a next book in the series?
Yes. Book 2, Bentley Loves His Pack, is a Valentine's story about Bentley giving away his very best things to show his family he loves them. It is coming on 20 December 2026.
Coming 20 Dec
Bentley Loves His Pack
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and Bentley wants to show every member of his pack how much he loves them, so he gives away his very best things: his squeaky carrot, a magnificent muddy stick, a slobbery tennis ball and even his warm spot by the fire. But when Bentley has nothing left to give, he finds out that his pack loves him back just as much.
A Bentley Story, Book 2 · ages 2–6
