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Happy Hills with Sophy Henn

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 23 August 14:15 - 15:15

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Join the colourful, fun world of award-winning author-illustrator Sophy Henn as she shares Happy Hills: Mr Big Fluff Rules…
 

A Memorable Storytime with Mike Nicholson

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 23 August 14:45 - 15:45

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Come join in on the chaos as you help Mike finish the story and remember all the things Granny brought (from hairy highland cows to sugary shortbread)…
 

In the Spotlight with Elle McNicoll

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 16:30 - 17:30

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Why not try? Ride the Storm with Polly Ho-Yen Ride the Storm with Polly Ho-Yen Suitable for age 9 - 11 Sat 9 Aug 13:00 - 14:00
 

Seedlings and Sprouts

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Why not try? That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf Suitable for age 0 - 2 Mon 18 Aug 14:00 - 14:30
 

The Wonderful World of Jacqueline Wilson

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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From Tracey Beaker, Hetty Feather, and now to Daisy, Lily, and Scruff, how does Jacqueline create the characters that fill her many stories? Find out from the beloved author herself as she chats about her remarkable books and life as a writer…
 

Island Hopping with Yuval Zommer

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Calling all young explorers and budding environmentalists! Join incredible author-illustrator Yuval Zommer and come face-to-face with awesome creatures from giant tortoises to leaping lemurs…
 

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Why not try? Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe Teddy Bear Picnic with Simon Radcliffe Suitable for age 3 - 5 Mon 18 Aug 11:00 - 11:30
 

We Love Gardens with Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 10:15 - 11:15

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Join beloved author Joseph Coelho (who was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022-2024) and amazing illustrator Fiona Lumbers to celebrate the joy of gardening…
 

Let's Rock with Robert Tregoning

Suitable for age 3 - 7

Sunday 24 August 11:15 - 12:15

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Get up and dance as author, choreographer, and former West End performer Robert Tregoning shares his latest book, The Rock Family Band…
 

Meet Zog

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 11:30 - 12:00

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Everyone’s favourite accident-prone dragon is at the Book Festival for one day only for a very special storytime. Join Zog for stories and a dance before grabbing a selfie – what a good idea!…