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Meet Bunny and Monkey

All ages

Saturday 9 August 11:30 - 12:00

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Get ready to meet everyone’s favourite chaotic comic duo! Bunny and Monkey have crash landed at the Book Festival and they’re ready to cause mayhem. Join them for high-fives, fist bumps, and hilarious hijinks – you’ll even be able to grab a selfie…
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Meet Supertato

All ages

Sunday 10 August 11:30 - 12:00

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a…potato? Meet everyone’s favourite veggie superhero and join in with some songs, rhymes, and games. Supertato will also be hap-pea to share high fives, cuddles and pose for photos. See you there!…
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Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 10:00 - 10:30

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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!…
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Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 11:00 - 11:30

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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!…
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Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 12:00 - 12:30

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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!…
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Meet Pikachu

All ages

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!…
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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!…
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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!…
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Elmer with Mama G and Marysia Milewski

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 17 August 12:15 - 13:15

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When ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer’s jungle! But how will the polar bear get home? Pantomime dame Mama G and illustrator Marysia Milewski share songs, drawings, and a brand-…
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You're Invited to Acorn Wood!

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Friday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

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It’s time for a dance in Acorn Wood! Join Hare and all her friends for a party to remember as we celebrate 25 years of the beloved interactive board book series by iconic duo, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler…