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Meet Pikachu

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Saturday 16 August 13:00 - 13:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

The Big Draw-Off with Chanté Timothy and Jim Smith

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 16 August 13:15 - 14:15

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On your marks, get set, draw! Brace yourself for a Draw-Off with author illustrator Chanté Timothy and Jim Smith as they head-to-head in this epic interactive event…
 

How It All Works with Maddie Moate

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 16 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Ever wondered what happens behind a dishwasher door, why a duvet keeps you warm, or how x-rays take pictures of our bones? To celebrate the release of her new book, How Does It Work?, BAFTA-winning children’s TV presenter, YouTuber, and author Maddie…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 14:00 - 14:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Comic Chaos with Tom Percival

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 16 August 14:15 - 15:15

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Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates, but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only talking animals in the world. Get ready for a wonderfully zany event with Tom Percival as he introduces Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable…
 

Scots Fairytales with Ashley Douglas and Kate Osmond

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 16 August 14:45 - 15:45

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The Lass and The Quine is a fairytale for the modern day, a story that challenges the tales you already know – and it’s all in Scots!…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 15:00 - 15:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Drawing Elmer with Marysia Milewski

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 16 August 16:30 - 17:30

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Colouring-in pencils at the ready as Marysia Milewski takes you through an illustration workshop based on everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant: Elmer…
 

Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls with Katie Kirby

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Sunday 17 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Now she must battle the Ultra Mean Girl Gang, survive school, and navigate even more extremely embarrassing moments. Join hilarious bestselling author Katie Kirby…
 

A Bedtime Adventure with Catherine Rayner

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 17 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Molly the hare, Dexter the fox, and Olive the owl love to play games and go on adventures together. But when night falls, strange shapes and sounds start to appear in their beloved oak tree. Can they conquer their fear of the dark? Come along to hear…