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

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    Rob Biddulph: #DrawWithRob Live

    Age 5+

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Rob Biddulph: #DrawWithRob Live Book
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    • Watch online
    Join author and illustrator Rob Biddulph for a fun-packed hour. Rob helped everyone stay creative in lockdown with his #DrawWithRob videos – now you can join in live with one of his famous draw-alongs! Learn about Rob’s journey from budding artist...
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? Kate McLelland: Scottish Rhymes for Book-loving Bairns Kate McLelland: Scottish Rhymes for Book-loving Bairns Age 3-6 Thu 18 Aug 11:30 - 12:30
     

    Krina Patel-Sage: From A to Zen

    Age 3-8

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Krina Patel-Sage: From A to Zen Book
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    Join Krina Patel-Sage as she reads some special haiku poems from My Mindful A To Zen: 26 Wellbeing Haiku For Happy Little Minds. Then, clear your mind as you get involved in some expressive mark-making – which you’ll use to make gratitude cards or...
     

    Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 13 August 10:15 - 11:15

    Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna Book
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    Discover the joy of dancing whatever your culture, ability or style. From musical theatre with Mum to jazz in her grandparents’ living room and booming bass at the carnival, Luna loves dancing! But when she falls during her dance exam will she be...
     

    Meet the Gruffalo

    All Ages

    Saturday 13 August 11:00 - 11:30

    Meet the Gruffalo Book
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    Join Festival friends Dads Rock for songs, games and stories with one of their favourite characters, Julia Donaldson’s the Gruffalo!
     

    Michael Morpurgo: The Carnival King of the Creatures

    Age 5+

    Saturday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Michael Morpurgo: The Carnival King of the Creatures Book
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    • Watch online
    • BSL interpreted
    Join Michael Morpurgo, the king of stories, for this festival of poems celebrating our animal friends, Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by the comic French musical, Michael has packed even more beasts into his book with everyone from turtles to tigers...
     

    Chae Strathie: Hairy Experiences in Prehistoric Times

    Age 7-10

    Saturday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Chae Strathie: Hairy Experiences in Prehistoric Times Book
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    From woolly mammoths to hairy pants, life in prehistoric times might sound like fun but it was pretty hard for kids! Join author Chae Strathie for a trip back to the time before history with the latest book in his So You Think You’ve Got It Bad...
     

    Grow Together: Leafy Drawings with Sara Boccaccini Meadows

    Age 7-10

    Saturday 13 August 12:30 - 13:30

    Grow Together: Leafy Drawings with Sara Boccaccini Meadows Book
    Why not try? Make a Pride Flag with Harry Woodgate Make a Pride Flag with Harry Woodgate Age 5-8 Sat 27 Aug 12:30 - 13:30
     

    Joseph Coelho: Kings and Queens of the Tower

    Age 6-10

    Saturday 13 August 13:30 - 14:30

    Joseph Coelho: Kings and Queens of the Tower Book
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    Join Joseph Coelho as he shares Our Tower, the story of three children who discover a magical world beneath their tower block, shedding new light on their home. Learn about where Joseph grew up and discover how to create your own magical world using the...
     

    Upcycled Must-Haves with Maudie Smith

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 13 August 14:30 - 15:30

    Upcycled Must-Haves with Maudie Smith Book
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    Children’s author Maudie Smith introduces her brand-new picture book My Must-Have Mum, a wonderfully warm story about love, misunderstandings and recycling! Meet Jake and his amazing mum who can turn junk into treasure. Test your knowledge with...