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Hundreds of events for adults, teenagers and children feature authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, policians, thinkers, prize-winners and rising stars every August.
Start your day off with a magical half hour of stories for children and families. Today’s session with author and sensory storyteller Ailie Finlay and illustrator Kate Leiper is designed to be learning disability friendly.
In this folk tale about displacement, migration and protection, a young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night’s sleep after a long journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird watching from the trees knows just what to do....
After a big storm, the Kingdom of Birds is looking for a leader. But what qualities are needed in a king? The loveliest song? The brightest plumage? Singer-songwriter Karine Polwart and illustrator Kate Leiper bring this vivid story of leadership,...