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There are events for just about every age and interest at the Book Festival, bringing readers and writers together for inspiration, entertainment and discussion. Over 900 authors appear in around 800 events, including novelists, poets, scientists, sportsmen, illustrators, comics creators, historians, musicians, biographers, Nobel and Booker prize-winners and many more besides.

Showing events in the Baillie Gifford Children's Programme for ages 0 - 18.

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    Candy Gourlay: Mermaid Mix-Ups

    Age 3-6

    Monday 19 August 13:45 - 14:45

    Candy Gourlay: Mermaid Mix-Ups
    Swim away to an idyllic island with the charming story of a dugong who’s convinced she’s a mermaid… and perhaps she’s right? Join Candy Gourlay for interactive fun as you take part in a story-building game and watch some live illustration....

    Create Moon Magic

    All Ages

    Monday 19 August 14:30 - 16:30

    Create Moon Magic
    Drop into Story Box to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing by joining in with out-of-this-world cosmic crafts. Will you create a shiny space suit, a wacky alien creature or a space shuttle ready to blast you into the stratosphere? Come...

    Jane Foster: From Rabbits to Raptors

    Age 2-4

    Monday 19 August 15:30 - 16:15

    Jane Foster: From Rabbits to Raptors
    Acclaimed artist Jane Foster’s colourful books provide teaching for tots about new experiences. Her latest two focus on animal kingdoms – alive and extinct – with Pets and Dinosaurs. With vibrant, stylish artwork, these bold board books introduce...

    Horsing Around with Clare Balding

    Families & 8+

    Monday 19 August 17:00 - 18:00

    Captioned Event Horsing Around with Clare Balding
    Charlie Bass’s best friend Polly has a talent with horses, but after an accident it looks like her skills will go to waste. Can they find a way to make Polly’s equestrian dreams come true? Find out as award-winning broadcaster and equine expert...

    Emer Stamp: Pig and Pals

    Age 6-8

    Monday 19 August 17:00 - 18:00

    Emer Stamp: Pig and Pals
    Learn to draw the colourful characters from Emer Stamp’s rip-roaring Diary of Pig series. Get ready to run away and join the farm with Pig and his pals for lots of bonkers adventures. Pick up a pencil and get top tips from the creative mind behind the...

    Adapting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

    Age 12+

    Monday 19 August 19:00 - 20:15

    Adapting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
    Dougie Irvine, Artistic Director of Visible Fictions Theatre Company, and Oscar Silva, Portuguese director and theatre maker, give you a fascinating insight into their collaborative dramatic and bilingual adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s seminal...

    Anthony McGowan & Alex Wheatle: Tough Teens

    Age 12+

    Monday 19 August 19:00 - 20:00

    Anthony McGowan & Alex Wheatle: Tough Teens
    CILIP Carnegie Medal-shortlisted Alex Wheatle and Guardian Children’s Fiction Award winner Anthony McGowan tell gritty stories of teenagers growing up in tough urban worlds. Hear about the heroes of their fast-paced short novels, ideal for enticing...

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Tuesday 20 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?
    Join one of our Festival authors each morning for a magical half hour of storytelling, poetry, song or rhyme. This daily changing event is suitable for children of all ages. Appearing today: Morag Hood.

    30 Years of Elmer the Elephant

    All Ages

    Tuesday 20 August 11:00 - 16:30

    30 Years of Elmer the Elephant
    Celebrate the 30th anniversary of David McKee’s much-loved classic, Elmer, by dropping into Story Box for lots of colourful Elmer-based crafts and activities. The beautiful story all about accepting differences has sold over 10 million copies...

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