The Telegraph Bath Children's Literature Festival 2010

Friday 24 th September to Sunday 3 rd October 2010’

We’’r e Back!

Felicitations from the fourth Bath Festival of Children ’s Literature!

It’s great to welcome you back to Bath for another fun-filled festival of some the best authors, illustrators and storytellers around. What a line-up we have this year! You’re sure to find an event to go to that you’ll remember forever.

So what are you waiting for?

Start turning the pages to see who you will want to come and see!

T he Festival Team

New for

2010

Writer-In-Residence: Julia Green Our new Writer-in-Residence introduces herself. Expect to see her around in our venues throughout the festival!

“I am thrilled to have been invited to be the first ever Writer-inResidence at the Bath Festival of Children’s Literature this year. As an author, I’m passionate about books and am delighted to support this festival which celebrates reading for fun. I’m particularly pleased to be writer-in-residence as a local author, living here in Bath.

I write fiction for teenagers and young adults: my most recent novels are Breathing Underwater and Drawing with Light, published by Bloomsbury. My novels explore real-life, contemporary situations. I also write stories for younger children.

As well as being an author, I’m the Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Many of our graduates are now successful children’s writers – you may meet some of them at the festival! You can come and find out more about the craft of writing for young people at an event on Thursday 30th September.

In my role of Writer-in-Residence I hope to be able to support new writers of all ages through my school visits and at festival events. I’ll be meeting many of the other children’s authors who will be coming to Bath this year: keep an eye on the festival blog to find out more. I hope you’ll come and meet me at the opening night event. And maybe this year you too will be inspired to pick up a pen and a notebook, or start tapping at your computer…

Read Julia’s Festival blog at: www.bathkidslitfest.wordpress.com You can find out more about Julia’s books by looking at her website at www.julia-green.co.uk

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Mister Maker

with adult support

Bob, the Man on the Moon with Simon Bartram B2 10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, £4.50

A1 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, £5

Everyone’s favourite spaceman is back! Join Simon Bartram for a wacky, intergalactic show with Bob – the star of Man on the Moon and Bob’s Best Ever Friend – who really believes that aliens don’t exist. Simon will also read from Bob’s latest Lunar Adventures story, The Heartless Robot.

Come and meet the CBeebies star Mister Maker live at this big, interactive and messy arts and crafts display! Kids will love being part of this event as they draw along with Mister Maker and learn how to create their very own masterpiece to take home.

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Supported by Ladybird Books

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Saturday 25th September

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Supported by Templar Publishing

Families & Adults

Felt Fun with Clare Beaton!

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B3 10 – 10.45am, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Anthony Browne: Children ’s Laureate

Join one of the country’s best-loved and most talented illustrators, Clare Beaton, as she leads this fun and handson workshop demonstrating her unique and award-winning style of fabric illustration! Children will have the chance to make their own funky creations using felt, sequins and buttons inspired by her latest Action and Rhyme books.

A2 7 – 8pm, Guildhall, £5

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Come and enjoy another very special opening night Gala Event at this year’s Bath Festival of Children’s Literature.

Children’s Laureate and award-winning illustrator and author Anthony Browne will be discussing his career in illustration and his role and aims of the Children’s Laureateship. If you are interested in Children’s Books as a parent, teacher, librarian or reader – in any way – then this is the event for you.

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Supported by Barefoot Books

Sponsored by

Farmer Tim Stories

The Children’s Laureate is sponsored by Waterstone’s

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B4 10 – 10.40am, Bath Central Library, £4.50

Supported by Booktrust and Walker Books

The race is on to find some missing sheep! The vegetable patch must be saved from some hungry ponies! Help Farmer Tim save the day in this delightful story time session with Tim Lerwill. Tim based his stories around experiences and situations he encountered whilst growing up on a farm in Ti ck he re North Devon. So it’s all real! Almost. if yo

Saturday 25th September Andy Stanton ’s Big Laugh in Bath

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Supported by Lerwill Publishing

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B1 10 – 11am, Guildhall, £5

Sponsored by

Mad, bad and dangerously funny to know! That’s Andy Stanton – the crazy creator of the ludicrously silly and award-winning Mr Gum books. Bring your laughing gear for an event with Andy that you’ll never forget. Will Mr Gum ever stop his dastardly behaviour? Only Andy Stanton knows... If you are very unlucky, you might just hear a hilarious snippet from his latest Mr Gum book too.

Supported by Egmont Press

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B5 11.15am – 12 noon, Guildhall, £4.50 Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

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Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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Sing Something Smelly with Sir Charlie!

Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

Author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson takes you on a really big adventure in the company of her hero Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, to launch the third book in the ever popular series, Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Dreadful Spell. With interactive musical storytelling and hilarious songs this is an event not to be missed!

Supported by Egmont Press

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Saturday 25th September

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Skate School! With Kay Woodward Meet Peppa Pig

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B10 12.30 – 1.15pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

B6 11.15 – 11.50am, Mission Theatre, £4.50 B9 12.30 – 1.10pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

Giggle and snort your way through a riotous show with the irresistible Peppa Pig, full of dancing, singing and storytelling. There will also be a chance to meet your favourite Pig in person!

Skate School combines ambition, competition, friendship and fun. Join bestselling author Kay Woodward as she describes how she captured the glamour, the heartache and the triumphs of Junior Olympic figure-skating in her stunning new series set, quite literally, in the coolest boarding school on earth!

Supported by Ladybird Books

Supported by Usborne Publishing

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Numbers limited to 50 children each event so book early to avoid disappointment!

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B11 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, £4.50

That’s not my monster!

It’s time for Tony Ross! The much-loved, award-winning picture book creator will be giving us a unique chance to get to know the brilliant Little Princess, amongst many other fantastically funny and celebrated characters. Not to mention we’ll be receiving top tips on how to create Ti ck he re our own zany characters. if

B7 11.15 – 11.55am, Bath Central Library, £4.50 The celebrated That’s not my series books have been perennial favourites for the youngest readers for over 10 years. Come and join in this interactive storytelling session and brush up on your colouring skills with the help of a new range of That’s not my colouring books.

Supported by Usborne Publishing

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Supported by Andersen Press

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Hear Some Beasties! With Jenny Nimmo & Gwen Millward Meet Anthony Browne

B12 2 – 2.45pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

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Join the wonderful and award-winning mother and daughter team of Jenny Nimmo and Gwen Millward for a delightful session of storytelling and activities to launch their first book together. A lovingly crafted picture book, The Beasties is about the power of imagination and the comfort of storytelling. Thoroughly enjoyable!

B8 12.30 – 1.15pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Come and meet Anthony Browne for this family event based around some of his most famous picture book creations. This year’s official festival illustrator is a dab hand at drawing Gorillas – as you can see from the front cover of this brochure! Help him play his famous Shape Game and hear about his new picture book, Me and You.

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Supported by Egmont Press

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Supported by Booktrust and Random House Children’s Books

O fficial Fes tival A rtis t 2010!

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The Amazing Lego-tastic Buildin g Event!

B13 2.15 – 3pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Come along to this special LEGO® event where you can help a LEGO Builder construct a real LEGO model.

Team up with your friends as you each build a piece of the model to create the final masterpiece!

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Supported by Ladybird Books and Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Return to The Lost World with Steve Barlow & Steve Skidmore B17 3.30 – 4.15pm, Guildhall, £4.50

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Chris Ryan: Action Hero

Travel back in time for this action-packed event hosted by The Two Steves – the UK’s most dynamic duo when it comes to writing for young people and presenting what they write!

Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore reveal all about their new series of books featuring extraordinary young adventurer, Luke Challenger. There’s espionage! Secret societies!

Assassins! Airships! Dinosaurs! Think Jurassic Park meets Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Alex Rider in a blockbuster of a story – miss it if you dare!

B14 2.30 – 3.30pm, Guildhall, £5 Prepare to be thrilled in an action packed event with ex SAS Sergeant Chris Ryan. Chris will talk about what it was really like being in the SAS and how he evaded capture in Iraq. He’ll also reveal all the fascinating behind the scenes stories of his TV projects and undercover security work and introduce his latest book Agent 21.

Supported by Usborne Publishing and Bill & Jane Drabble

Supported by Random House Children’s Books

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B18 5 – 5.45pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Where ’s Spot?

Join Patrick Dillon for this wonderful history show as he reveals all about the fascinating history of Britain and the many peoples who have lived in them. How William conquered us! Why Charles I died for us? When London got all fired up! Delve into the lesser-known facts of our history with an expert author who knows his dates.

B15 3.30 – 4.10pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Where’s Spot? Have you seen him? Celebrate Spot’s 30th Birthday with a special show based on his favourite Where’s Spot? story. Join in the fun with this storytelling session featuring games, dancing, plus a chance to meet the world’s most lovable puppy!

Supported by Walker Books

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Supported by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd

Numbers limited to 40 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

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Martha, No!

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B16 3.30 – 4.15pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

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Join the amazing illustrator behind The Night Pirates and Don’t Read This Book! Deborah Allwright as she reads from her new book Martha No! Deborah will show you how to make an amazing collage in her signature style. This event is sure to please budding creative children who, like Martha, have a knack for getting in trouble!

Creepy Crawly Tales Jeanne Willis & Gwen Millward

B19 5 – 5.45pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Gather for a tale of moonlight and enchantment with author Jeanne Willis and talented Bristol-based illustrator Gwen Millward, the creators of The Bog Baby and The King of Tiny Things. They’ll lead you with story and drawings through a world of tiny things filled with creepy crawlies and bugs and grubs and reveal that the night is indeed bright with magic!

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Supported by Puffin Books

Supported by Egmont Press Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Saturday 25th September

Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All!

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Hiccup Hits Hollywood! With Cressida Cowell

C2 10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, £4.50

B20 5.30 – 6.30pm, Guildhall, £5 Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is a truly unusual and hilarious hero. Join author Cressida Cowell, fresh from the bright lights of Hollywood, author of the brilliant How to Train Your Dragon series for swashbuckling adventures, madcap humour andof course, lots of deadly dragons. Hear all about the thrilling 3D animated film of How to Train Your Dragon made by DreamWorks and future Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to plans for Hiccup. go !

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Crocodile can climb better than Mountain Goat, he can hop higher than Kangaroo and even out-swing Orang-utan, but Donkey knows something that Crocodile can’t do… are donkeys best after all? Join Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlisted author Sean Taylor to find out who really is the best!

Supported by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

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Supported by Hodder Children’s Books

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Sunday 26th September

Where ’s Spot?

C3 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Where’s Spot? Have you seen him? Celebrate Spot’s 30th Birthday with a special show based on his favourite Where’s Spot? story. Join in the fun with this storytelling session featuring games, dancing, plus a chance to meet the world’s most lovable puppy!

Graphic Novels: The New Revolution Dave McKean, Garen Ewing and Robin Etherington

Supported by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd

B21 6 – 7pm, Guildhall, £5 A very special and exclusive event celebrating the best artists and authors at work today in the genuis world of graphic novels and comics. Dave McKean is an award-winning artist whose distinctive illustrations have graced several children’s books including The Savage by David Almond and The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman. Garen Ewing’s Rainbow Orchid series represents cinematic artwork and classic storytelling at its very best and Robin Etherington is one half of a brotherly duo that has contributed Monkey Nuts to the DFC Library and to the Transformers and Star Wars comics.

If you like comics... you’ll love this event!

Supported by Walker Books, Egmont Press and David Fickling Books

Numbers limited to 40 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

The Tales of Christopher Nibble

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C4 11 – 11.40am, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

Join illustrator and guinea pig lover Charlotte Middleton in a workshop sure to make you squeal with delight. Listen to the tale of Christopher Nibble, a very plucky little guinea pig indeed and find out if he has the flower power to save the day. Charlotte will also show you how she creates her beautiful collage illustrations and then you can get stuck into your own design.

Supported by Oxford University Press

Sunday 26th September

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Numbers limited to 30 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

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Mr. Men Story Time and How to Draw

The Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

C1 10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, £4.50

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This is a must for every budding artist and Mr. Men and Little Miss fan. Join Liz Fost for a fun filled story time with some special guests from Dillydale! Also watch author Adam Hargreaves on the big screen and learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.

Supported by Egmont Publishing

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C5 11.15 – 11.55am, Mission Theatre, £4.50 C8 12.30 – 1.10pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

Hop along to this charming interactive puppet show where The Tale of Peter Rabbit is brought to life! Help Peter escape from Mr McGregor’s garden, and don’t miss a special appearance from Peter Rabbit himself!

Supported by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd

Numbers limited to 50 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Sunday 26th September

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Story Time with Jess the Cat

Ben 10 Alien Fancy Dress and Story Time

C11 2 – 2.40pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 C14 3.30 – 4.10pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

C6 12 – 1pm, Guildhall, £4.50

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The highlight for every Ben10 Alien Force fan! Come along dressed as your favourite hero, villain or alien and join in with an action packed Ben10 story delivered by storyteller John McCraw.

With a special guest appearance from Humungousaur!

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Supported by Egmont Publishing

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A Short History of Ratbridge: An Awful West Country Town Explained

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C7 12 – 1pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Any similarity between Ratbridge and any other West Country town or city is purely coincidental, apart from weird goings on, petty corruption, strange fascination for cheese, pies, and foreign fashions. Join Alan Snow as he explains with the help of a modern magic lantern, how after a rather odd childhood he took his experiences and wrote the Ratbridge Chronicles and that which dwells within them. Residents of Bath, Trowbridge, wild cheese, and boxtrolls may find the talk a little close to home.

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Numbers limited to 30 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

Gu es s wi th Je ss go od ie ba g s fo r al l at te nd ee s

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The Art of Doctor Who: An Interactive Drawing Event Would you like to learn how to draw the new Doctor? And the TARDIS? And the Daleks? If you think you can avoid the rip in time to get here, then come along to this event with John Ross, the resident comic strip artist of the UK’s bestselling Doctor Who Adventures magazine and contributor to the official Doctor Who Annual, as he shows you Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to exactly how. An unmissable workshop for fans of the Last of go ! the Timelords...

Supported by BBC Children’s Books

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The Adventures of Nelson with Simon Weston

C9 12.30 – 1.15pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

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Join Jess and his friends from Greendale farm in an adventure story as he searches for the answer to the ‘Big Question’. With the help of storyteller Liz Fost, little ones can ‘Ask it, Test it, Find a way!’ Followed by craft activities.

C12 3 – 4pm, Guildhall, £5

Supported by Oxford University Press

Saxby Smart ’s World of Detectives

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Develop the skills and mindset needed to become a top super sleuth with Simon Cheshire. Try out your new skills on the mini-puzzles, and find out about how the great detectives of life and literature caught their culprits, how the police do it today, and get a few top tips on how to solve real mysteries.

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C13 3 – 3.45pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Full of comedy and plenty of horsing around, the adventures of Nelson the retired old carthorse are very entertaining and action-packed! As is this event with Simon Weston, the famous Welsh Guardsman who overcame horrific injuries after his ship, the Sir Galahad, was destroyed near the Falkland Islands. He’s embarking on a new career as a successful children’s author and his stories about Nelson will bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Supported by Piccadilly Press

Supported by Pont Books, Gomer Press

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Amazing Animal Families!

C10 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, £4.50 From African plain to frozen Arctic: internationally bestselling photographer Steve Bloom’s celebration of animal families is both a feast for the eyes and a fun-and fact-filled event for all the family! Why do hippo families like to wallow in mud? How do adult polar bears keep warm? What do giraffes sound like?

An event full of amazing pictures and entertaining animal facts!

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Supported by Thames & Hudson

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Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Sunday 26th September

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What Mr Darwin Saw

Families & Adults

Monday 27th September

Artists At Work: Michael Foreman, Charlotte Voake & Hannah Shaw D1 1 – 2pm, Guildhall, £5

C15 4 – 4.45pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Join the crew of HMS Beagle for the day in this event to hear about the young Charles Darwin’s epic voyage around the world. Award-winning team Mick Manning and Brita Granström reveal Darwin’s scientific discoveries, and take you on a fascinating journey from insects in Brazil and fossils in Argentina to the wonders of the Galapagos Islands as they show you how his amazing theory of evolution took shape.

Join three contemporary and acclaimed children’s book illustrators for this very special event as they discuss their work and inspiration. Michael Foreman, Charlotte Voake and newcomer Hannah Shaw share some of their favourite pieces and consider the future for Picture Books in the digital age in conversation with Mandy Suhr. A must for anybody interested in art and how to break into the children’s book publishing world.

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Supported by Walker Books, Chicken House and Templar Publishing

Supported by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

What an adventure!

Sponsored by

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The Story Works

Tuesday 28th September Horrible Histories with Martin Brown

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Alan Gibbons

C16 5 – 6pm, Guildhall, £5

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Join Martin Brown, illustrator of Horrible Histories, the world’s best-selling history series for children, and learn how to draw all the nasty bits of history – the Horrible way! Martin will show you step-by-step how he creates his illustrations and brings history to life with witty cartoons. The Groovy Greeks? The Awesome Egyptians? The Gorgeous Georgians? All horribly here...

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books

E1 10 – 11am, Guildhall, £5 His talks are legendary, full of his passion and energy for the love of books and reading. His books include Caught in the Crossfire, The Edge and The Legendeer Trilogy. He is the one and only Alan Gibbons. Join this award-winning author as Ti ck he re he addresses issues of good and evil, love and hate, war and peace in his if yo u wa nt to go ! novels for teen readers that have been published all around the world.

It’s art with the nasty bits left in!

Supported by Orion Children’s Books

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Dinosaur Cove Party

Exploring New Worlds with Philip Reeve, Catherine Fisher and Jane Johnson E2 1 – 2pm, Guildhall, £5

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Join three of the most celebrated authors of the moment for this exhilarating exploration of their varied and inspirational fantasy world creations. Carnegie Medal-winning author of the Mortal Engines sequence Philip Reeve, Catherine Fisher – whose novel Incarceron has been optioned for a big Hollywood film and Jane Johnson, author of Maskmaker, reveal all about their recent books and ways they write. An unmissable treat for anybody interested in great books and great writing.

C17 5 – 5.50pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Step into the late Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, with intrepid explorer Tyranna Stone, sister of the famous Rex, on her expedition into Dino World.

Two friends fall through an ancient beach cave into a world of dinosaurs in this exciting interactive event all about your favourite prehistoric giants. Dinosaur fun for everyone under eight!

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Supported by Oxford University Press

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Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books and Hodder Children’s Books

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The Boy Who Bit Picasso C18 6 – 6.45pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Antony Penrose tells the true story of his childhood friendship with the most famous of artists – Picasso! Vividly recalling their shared love of animals, enthusiasm for games as well as the many happy hours spent on his parents’ farm in England, his book includes Picasso’s most appealing artworks plus evocative photography Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

by Antony’s mother, Lee Miller. A truly inspiring event!

An artistic treat!

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Supported by Thames & Hudson

David Almond

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F1 1 – 2pm, Guildhall, £5 In a rare public appearance, this is your chance to meet a winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book Award, the Carnegie Medal and the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Award – David Almond. Hear him talk about My Name is Mina, the extraordinary prequel to the award-winning novel, Skellig. In conversation with Julia Green, the Festival’s very own Ti ck he re Writer-in-Residence, David revisits Mina before she has met Michael and before she has if yo u wa nt to go ! met Skellig. An exclusive audience with one the best children’s authors in the world.

Supported by Hodder Children’s Books

Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Thursday 30th September

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Adults

Writing For Children and Teenagers: The Writing Process G1 7 – 8.30pm, Guildhall, £5 This evening will interest anyone who’s thinking of writing for children and teenagers and wants to learn more. Former successful graduates from the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University will discuss this specialist craft with the festival’s very own Writer-inResidence, Julia Green. There will be short readings from works in progress by Jim Carrington, Alex Diaz and C.J. Skuse and a question and answer session with the audience. Representatives from leading children’s literary agents United Agents will be on hand to announce the winner of the 2010 prize for the Most Promising new Writer for Young People from the MA.

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Sponsored by

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Rabbit Rescues & Hamster Massacres with Katie Davies H1 5 – 5.45pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Meet Katie Davies as she discusses rabbit rescues, hamster massacres and kid detectives in this funny, lively event! The Great Hamster Massacre won the 2010 Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, and follow up The Great Rabbit Rescue is set to make children giggle and gasp with delight once again.

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Supported by Simon & Schuster Children’s Books

A Night Out with Cathy Cassidy

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H2 6.30 – 7.30pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Calling all chocoholics and daydreamers! Come on down to the Guildhall tonight and meet Cathy Cassidy – one of the UK’s leading and favourite children’s authors. Her warm and funny fiction, including Angel Cake, Dizzy, Scarlett, Sundae Girl and GingerSnaps, has won her an army of dedicated fans. Hear Cathy talk about Cherry Crush, the first book in a brand new series Chocolate Box Girls and learn all her best tips for daydreaming (and how to get away with it!)

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Supported by Puffin Books

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

Free Events!

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The Write Team at the Mission Theatre

All events are FREE but ticketed. Enquire at Bath Central Library for ticket availability or telephone 01225 394041.

Tuesday 28th September

Under 5s

Meet the rt Booksta Bear!

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Bookstart Story Time 11 – 11.30am, Bath Central Library

Bath Festivals Write Team will be taking over the Mission Theatre for the duration of Bath Festival of Children’s Literature and turning it into a creative writing hub where you will be able to experience poetry performance, see short films and celebrate the launch of the 2010 Write Team Anthology.

Wednesday 29th September • Poetry and Performance • WT1 4.30pm, Free (Booking required, call 01225 463362) To celebrate the launch of the Write Team Anthology primary pupils will be performing poetry they have written as part of the Write Team. They have written sparky, vivid poems that explore history, science and the way they see the world with arresting originality. This is open to students, parents and members of the public.

Thursday 30th September Workshop for Writers: Working with Schools • WS 10am-1pm, £25 (Booking required, call 01225 463362)

It’s never too early to introduce your child to books so come along and join in the fun! Story time for toddlers and pre-schoolers is a great introduction to sharing books with even the youngest of children.

Over the past 2 years the Write Team has been developing innovative ways of writers working with schools. Led by the Write Team Lead Writer and novelist Helen Cross (Spilt Milk, Black Coffee and My Summer of Love) this workshop is an opportunity for emerging writers to explore the Write Team approach and working with schools.

Friday 1st October The Write Team: Poetry, Plays and Film • WT2 4.30pm, Free (Booking required, Call 01225 463362)

Wednesday 29th September & Friday 1st October

Secondary Pupils showcase the exciting films they have developed based on poetry and plays they have written. This is an educationally innovative celebration of the creativity and verve of young people working with poetry, plays and video.

Students, parents and members of the public all very welcome.

Bath Festivals Write Team is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and The Rayne Foundation.

Kids Big Bath Read Bookstart Baby Bounce and Rhyme Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

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11 – 11.30am, Bath Central Library Come along and sing your favourite rhymes and songs with your baby or toddler. Learn some new rhymes and join in the actions with the Bookstart Bear in these relaxed and friendly sessions.

3-9 months

with parent or carer

Thursday 30th September

Kids’ LitFest Takeaway Can ’ t get to the Festival? Then we can come to you!

Baby Bookworms 10 – 10.30am, Bath Central Library 11 – 11.30am, Bath Central Library

We have a delicious menu of writers, poets and illustrators and can deliver them direct to your school door.

Have you ever wondered when to introduce your baby to a book?

The answer is probably sooner than you think! The youngest of babies can enjoy exploring texture, shape and sound in this interactive workshop with Wendy Steele of Kindermusik. It is a perfect session for parents and babies to enjoy together.

Our writers will spark and inspire young imaginations, offer hot writing tips and fascinating insights into their world.

From history and science to picture books and pop-ups there is something to tempt you in our Kids LitFest Takeaway.

Supported by Ladybird Books

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Join us for the summer installment of the Kids Big Bath Read and travel to the steamy jungle of Indonesia. Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo is an epic jungle adventure about a boy, Will and an elephant called Oona - with nothing to cling on to but an elephant and nothing to help him but the clothes on his back, Will faces a terrifying future but maybe the jungle and Oona the elephant, can help him! Schools and young people can enter an art competition to transform Bath Central Library (well, a small part of it!) into the jungle. To find out more, including how to get your hands on a free copy of Running Wild, prizes and other Kids Big Bath Read events, please contact the Bath Festival Education Team: education@bathfestivals.org.uk

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Wednesday 29th September

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Events Listing !

Friday 24th September A1 Mister Maker, 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, 3+, £5 A2 Anthony Browne, 7 – 8pm, Guildhall, 10+, families,

adult, £5

Saturday 25th September B1 Andy Stanton’s Big Laugh in Bath, 10 – 11am,

Guildhall, 8+, £5 B2 Bob, the Man on the Moon with Simon Bartram,

10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, 5 – 7, £4.50 B3 Felt Fun with Clare Beaton, 10 – 10.45am,

Mission Theatre, 4+, £4.50 B4 Farmer Tim Stories, 10 – 10.40am,

Bath Central Library, 3 – 7, £4.50 B5 Sing Something Smelly with Sir Charlie! 11.15am –

12noon, Guildhall, 3 – 7, £4.50 B6 Meet Peppa Pig, 11.15 – 11.50am, Mission Theatre,

3 – 5, £4.50 B7 That’s not my monster! 11.15 – 11.55am, Bath Central

Library, 3+, £4.50 B8 Meet Anthony Browne, 12.30 – 1.15pm, Guildhall, 5+,

families, £4.50 B9 Meet Peppa Pig, 12.30 – 1.10pm, Mission Theatre,

3 – 5, £4.50 B10 Skate School! With Kay Woodward, 12.30-1.15pm,

Bath Central Library, 9+, £4.50 B11 Meet Tony Ross, 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, 4 – 7, £4.50 B12 Hear Some Beasties!, 2-2.45pm, Bath Central Library,

3 – 5, £4.50 B13 The Amazing Lego-tastic Building Event!, 2.15 – 3pm,

Mission Theatre, 5+, £4.50 B14 Chris Ryan: Action Hero, 2.30 – 3.30pm,

Guildhall, 10+, £5 B15 Where’s Spot?, 3.30 – 4.10pm, Mission Theatre,

3 – 5, £4.50 B16 Martha No!, 3.30 – 4.15pm, Bath Central Library,

3 – 7, £4.50 B17 Return to the Lost World with Steve Barlow &

Steve Skidmore, 3.30 – 4.15pm, Guildhall, 9+, £4.50 B18 The Amazing Story of Britain, 5 – 5.45pm,

Mission Theatre, 7+, families, £4.50 B19 Creepy Crawly Tales, 5 – 5.45pm, Bath Central Library,

4-7, £4.50 B20 Hiccup Hits Hollywood! With Cressida Cowell,

5.30 – 6.30pm, Guildhall, 7+, families, £5 B21 Graphic Novels: The New Revolution with Dave McKean,

Garen Ewing & Robin Etherington, 6 – 7pm, Guildhall,

10+, Adults, £5

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Sunday 26th September C1 Mr. Men Story Time and How to Draw,

10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, 3+, £4.50 C2 Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All!,

10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, 3+, £4.50 C3 Where’s Spot?, 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre,

3 – 5, £4.50 C4 The Tales of Christopher Nibble, 11 – 11.40am,

Bath Central Library, 3 – 7, £4.50 C5 Peter Rabbit Puppet Show, 11.15am – 11.55am,

Mission Theatre, 4 – 7, £4.50 C6 Ben10: Alien Fancy Dress and Story Time, 12 – 1pm,

Guildhall, 5-12, £4.50 C7 A Short History of Ratbridge: An Awful West Country

Town Explained, 12 – 1pm, Guildhall, 9+, £4.50 C8 Peter Rabbit Puppet Show, 12.30 – 1.10pm,

Mission Theatre, 4 – 7, £4.50 C9 Saxby Smart’s World of Detectives, 12.30 – 1.15pm,

Bath Central Library, 9+, £4.50 C10 Amazing Animal Families! 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, 7+, £4.50 C11 Story Time with Jess the Cat, 2 – 2.40pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 C12 The Art of Doctor Who: An Interactive Drawing Event,

3 – 4pm, Guildhall, 7+, £5 C13 The Adventures of Nelson with Simon Weston,

3 – 3.45pm, Mission Theatre, 6+, families, £4.50 C14 Story Time with Jess the Cat, 3.30 – 4.10pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 C15 What Mr Darwin Saw, 4 – 4.45pm, Guildhall, 7+, £4.50 C16 Horrible Histories with Martin Brown, 5 – 6pm,

Guildhall, 7+, £5 C17 Dinosaur Cove Party, 5 – 5.50pm, Bath Central Library,

5 – 7, £4.50 C18 The Boy Who Bit Picasso, 6 – 6.45pm, Guildhall,

4+, families, £4.50

Monday 27th September D1 Artists At Work: Michael Foreman, Charlotte Voake &

Hannah Shaw, 1 – 2pm, Guildhall, 10+, Families,

Adults, £5

Tuesday 28th September E1 Alan Gibbons, 10 – 11am, Guildhall, 12+, £5 E2 Philip Reeve, Catherine Fisher & Jane Johnson,

1 – 2pm, Guildhall, 10+, £5

Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

F1 David Almond, 1 – 2pm, Guildhall, 11+, £5

Thursday 30th September G1 Writing for Children and Teenagers, 7 – 8.30pm,

Guildhall, 12+, adult, £5

Friday 1st October H1 Rabbit Rescues & Hamster Massacres, 5 – 5.45pm,

Guildhall, 7+, £4.50 H2 Cathy Cassidy, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Guildhall, 9+, £4.50

Saturday 2nd October J1 Dare to be Scared with Glenn Murphy, 10 – 11am,

Guildhall, 7+, £4.50 J2 Meet Horrid Henry! 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre,

5+, £4.50 J3 Making Friends With Aliens, 10 – 10.45am,

Bath Central Library, 4+, £4.50 J4 The Big Puffin Prize Book Quiz hosted by

Jeremy Strong, 11.15am – 12.15pm, Guildhall, 7+, £5 J5 Adventures with Princess Poppy, 11.30 – 12.15am,

Mission Theatre, 4+, £4.50 J6 Nick Sharratt! 12 – 1pm, Guildhall, 5+, £4.50 J7 Jiggy McCue! Jiggy McCue! 12.15 – 1pm,

Bath Central Library, 8 – 12, £4.50 J8 Dinosaur Mania with Steve Cole, 1 – 1.45pm,

Mission Theatre, families, £4.50 J9 Michael Rosen, 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, 7+, £4.50 J10 The Enchanting Worlds of Liz Kessler, 2 – 2.45pm,

Guildhall, 9+, £4.50 J11 Fabulous Fashion with Sophia Bennett, 2 – 2.45pm,

Bath Central Library, 10+, £4.50 J12 Recruiting all TimeRiders!, 2.45 – 3.30pm,

Mission Theatre, 9+, £4.50 J13 Anne Fine, 4 – 5pm, Guildhall, 9+, families, £4.50 J14 Story Time with The Moomins, 4 – 4.45pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 J15 Zombies vs Vampires! With Charlie Higson &

Nick Lake, 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, 10+, £5 J16 Dirty Bertie’s Bath Stinkbomb, 4.30 – 5.30pm,

Mission Theatre, 6 – 9, £4.50 J17 Living the Dream with Cathy Hopkins, 5.30 – 6.15pm,

Bath Central Library, 11+, £4.50 J18 Young Samurai’s Unite! 6 – 7pm, Guildhall, 9+, £4.50

Bath Festivals Box Office

01225 463362

boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk

Sunday 3rd October K1 Catherine Rayner, 10 – 10.45am,

Guildhall, 4+, £4.50 K2 Dear Zoo, 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre,

3+, £4.50 K3 Story Time with The Moomins, 10 – 10.40am,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 K4 Meet Arlene Phillips, 11am – 12noon, Guildhall,

7+, £5 K5 Rainbow Magic Twilight Fairies Party,

11.15 – 12 Noon, Mission Theatre, 6 – 8, £4.50 K6 Story Time with The Moomins, 11.30am – 12.10pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 K7 Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross? 12 – 1pm,

Guildhall, 6+, families, £4.50 K8 Meet Horrid Henry! 12.45 – 1.25pm, Mission Theatre,

5+, £4.50 K9 Charlie & Lola’s Story Time, 1 – 1.40pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 K10 Michael Morpurgo, 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, 8+, £6 K11 How to Spot an Alien Invasion and What to Do

About It, 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, 5+, £4.50 K12 John Fardell Flies High! 2.15 – 3pm, Mission Theatre,

4 – 7, £4.50 K13 Charlie & Lola’s Story Time, 2.30 – 3.10pm,

Bath Central Library, 3+, £4.50 K14 Beast Quest is here! 3.45 – 4.30pm, Mission Theatre,

6 – 10, £4.50 K15 The Raven Mysteries, 4 – 5pm, Guildhall, 8+, £4.50 K16 Little Monsters & Space Invaders with Guy Bass,

4 – 4.45pm, Bath Central Library, 7+, £4.50 K17 Meet Cornelia Funke! 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, 9+, £5 K18 Maggie Stiefvater & Jennifer Lynn Barnes, 6 – 7pm,

Guildhall, 11+, £5

Book before the rush...

Become a Festival Friend (see page 38) otherwise tickets available from 10th July at:

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Bath Festivals Box Office Tel: 01225 463362 boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk All events are open to the general public. Press and other photographers will be at the festival. If you do not want a young person attending the festival to be photographed please let us know.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

All details are correct at the time of going to press but the Festival reserves the right to change events and timings.

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd October

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Dare to be Scared with Glenn Murphy J1 10 – 11am, Guildhall, £4.50 From spiders and ghosts to dentists and the dark... join top scientist and author Glenn Murphy for an exhilarating journey into our deepest, darkest fears. Find out where fears come from, why we feel fear and why it’s ok to be scared sometimes. One fascinating and funny ride Ti ck he re if with audience participation guaranteed! yo u wa nt to go

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Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Meet Horrid Henry!

J2 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Horrid Henry is everyone’s favourite naughty little boy! Come and meet him in person at this interactive session of storytelling, games and activities! His latest shocking adventures are guaranteed to be wickedly funny...

Supported by Orion Children’s Books

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Making Friends With Aliens with Sarah McIntyre J3 10 – 10.45am, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Join Illustrator and comics creator Sarah McIntyre as she introduces you to her alien and monster friends in an actionpacked, interactive drawing event! Come and learn Sarah’s secret tips on how to invent funny or scary characters and then make them come alive in your very own book.

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Have you enjoyed this year’s festival?

The Big Puffin Prize Book Quiz hosted by Jeremy Strong

The Bath Festival of Children’s Literature is run by Bath Festivals, a registered charity and a team of passionate volunteers who share our vision to celebrate the world of children’s books.

Together we hope to introduce children to books, authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way! If you would like to support the Bath Kids Lit Fest why not become a ‘Friend of the Festival’?

Join now for just £10 per family to take advantage of our Friends early booking period this year or to make sure you beat the rush next year and help the festival to stay as vibrant next year as 2010 looks set to be…

Join now to get ready for Bath Kids Lit Fest 2011! For more details email: info@bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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J4 11.15 – 12.15pm, Guildhall, £5

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From Stig of the Dump to Young Bond, test your knowledge of Puffin books in a terrifically fun family quiz with audio and picture rounds and great prizes. Do you know your Chocolate Factory from your Great Glass Elevator? How well do you really know Artemis Fowl or the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog? Buy tickets individually and then come along on the morning and join in the Puffin-tastic excitement in teams of one, two or three people – not including grown-ups.

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Supported by Puffin Books

With surprise guest questions!

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Adventures with Princess Poppy

Don’t miss your chance to come and meet the wonderful Michael Rosen! One of the UK’s most loved children’s authors and former Children’s Laureate, Michael’s poems and stories such as Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt are favourites with all the family. Following on from A to Z, the Big Book of Bad Things is his latest exciting, original poetry collection and is guaranteed to Ti ck he re delight young and old with Michael’s famous sense of humour! if yo u wa nt to go

Janey Louise Jones believes every little girl is a princess.

She will be talking about her very own princess, Princess Poppy and her adventures in Honeypot Hill in an interactive storytelling and craft session, perfect for your little princess.

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Supported by Puffin Books

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The Enchanting Worlds of Liz Kessler Nick Sharratt!

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J10 2 – 2.45pm, Guildhall, £4.50

J6 12 – 1pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Come along to see author and illustrator Nick Sharratt who will introduce you to all manner of extraordinary characters including a shark that glows in the dark and seven bobble-hatterpillars! Hear how Nick imagines his characters and creates his books, and join in to invent some crazy creatures of your own and draw some funny pictures along with Nick.

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Join best-selling author Liz Kessler as she introduces the enchanting worlds of mermaids and fairy god-sisters through her popular Emily Windsnap and Philippa Fisher tales. Hear all about a writer’s inspiration in this interactive talk about friendship and dreams coming true.

Supported by Orion Children’s Books

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books and Random House Children’s Books

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J9 2-3pm, Guildhall, £4.50

J5 11.30 – 12.15pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Supported by Random House Children’s Books

Michael Rosen

Jiggy McCue! Jiggy McCue!

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J7 12.15 – 1pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Share your favourite jokes with Michael Lawrence, author of the bestselling Jiggy McCue series. He presents Jiggy’s Magic Balls the newest book in a spin off series, Jiggy’s Genes, about the ancestors of the boy who weird and wacky things seem to happen to. Come and find out the real story behind the antics of Jiggy McCue and his mischievous author.

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Fabulous Fashion with Sophia Bennett

J11 2 – 2.45pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

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Fashion fairytales really can happen. From the glitz of Hollywood glamour to the catwalks of the capital, let author Sophia Bennett transport you with her rags to riches story of friendship, fashion and compassion. Four friends get the chance to do something wonderful - and make all their fashion dreams come true!

Supported by Chicken House

Supported by Orchard Books

Recruiting all TimeRiders!

Dinosaur Mania with Steve Cole J8 1 – 1.45pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

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What do you get when dinosaurs crash their cars?

Tyrannosaurus-wrecks! Steve Cole is the phenomenon behind the hilarious Astrosaurs series about Dinosaurs in Space, and creator of the terrifying Z-Rex story. Join him for a fun-packed, joke-filled, action-adventure talk!

J12 2.45 – 3.30pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Ever wondered what would happen if time travel existed? Travel through time with Alex Scarrow, author of the fantastic new adventure series, TimeRiders as he hosts a thrilling history gameshow taking team members from the audience and giving an insight to the second mind-blowing book in the series, TimeRiders: Day of the Predator.

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Supported by Puffin Books

Supported by Random House Children’s Books Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Dirty Bertie ’s Bath Stinkbomb

J16 4.30 – 5.30pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Anne Fine J13 4 – 5pm, Guildhall, £4.50 You lucky people! Meet multi award-winning author and former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine, as she introduces her highly entertaining novel Eating Things on Sticks and answers all the questions you ever wanted to ask about her writing and her books for all ages. This is your chance to meet one the best writers... ever!

Supported by Random House Children’s Books

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Join David Roberts and Alan MacDonald for fun and mischief with everyone’s favourite dirt-magnet, Dirty Bertie. This most talented author and illustrator team will draw and read from their best-selling books and introduce you to some of Bertie’s most disgusting habits. Hilarious, smelly fun for the young and young-at-heart! This event will most definitely not stink!

Supported by Stripes Publishing and Little Tiger Press

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Living the Dream with Cathy Hopkins J17 5.30 – 6.15pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

Happy Birthday to The Moomins!

Sponsored by

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J14 4 – 4.45pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Join in the celebrations for the 65th Anniversary of the Moomins books, with a fun event that will include lots of games, songs and activities. Included is an interactive telling of Moomin and the Birthday Button, one of a new series of Moomin picture books published to bring the enchanting Moomin characters to a younger audience. Devised by professional storyteller Justine de Mierre and presented by experienced children’s workshop leader Liz Burton-King.

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Come and meet bestselling teen author Cathy Hopkins as she introduces her brand new bling-tastic series, Million Dollar Mates.

Hear about Jess Hall – a girl who’s just moved into some very exclusive apartments populated by A-list actors, models and millionaires! Enjoy too a bit of pampering and the chance to get your hands on fresh handmade cosmetics and glitzy goodies from the team at Lush.

Supported by

Supported by Simon and Schuster Children’s Books

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Supported by Puffin Books

Young Samurai ’s Unite!

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J18 6 – 7pm, Guildhall, £4.50

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Enter Samurai School and meet the real martial arts master behind the phenomenal book series, Young Samurai. Hear Chris Bradford talk about his latest book and the secret fighting art of Ninjas and see an awesome samurai sword demonstration. Chris is trained in karate, kickboxing, samurai swordmanship and has a black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. So don’t mess with him!

Zombies vs Vampires!

With Charlie Higson and Nick Lake J15 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, £5 Walking corpses intent on eating you to join the ranks of the undead? Or blood-sucking immortals destined to wander the earth under the cover of night? Which way to go – you decide! Join bestselling Young Bond author Charlie Higson as he fights the corner of the Zombies and explains all about his latest book, The Dead. Against him is spirited newcomer Nick Lake who says Vampires are the afterlife’s neverending winners and tries to prove it with his new book, Blood Ninja. A unique and unmissable showdown!

Includes audience vote to find the winner!

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Supported by Puffin Books and Corvus

Supported by Puffin Books

Sponsored by

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

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For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Sunday 3rd October

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Meet Arlene Phillips

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Catherine Rayner ’s Fantastic Animal Menagerie K1 10 – 10.45am, Guildhall, £4.50 A tiger who has lost his smile, a little hare with very big feet, a lonely dragon, a mischievous kitten, a moose who can’t quite fit into his book, a very patient bear and most recently a pair of polar bears who are NOT friends. The 2009 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner has an extraordinary gift for creating lively characters which bound off the page and into your heart. Come along and meet Catherine’s animal friends as she reads and draws from her enchanting books.

Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books and Little Tiger Press

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K4 11 – 12noon, Guildhall, £5 World-famous choreographer and star judge of BBC’s primetime Saturday night show, So You Think You Can Dance?, Arlene Phillips brings us Alana Dancing Star – the hottest new series in girls’ fiction. Full of magic, glamour, glitter and loveable characters every book is a different dance spectacular! Come and meet Arlene in person and find out if you’ve got what it takes to take the stage by storm!

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Dear Zoo

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K5 11.15 – 12 Noon, Mission Theatre, £4.50

K2 10 – 10.40am, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Rainbow Magic is the number one bestselling series for girls.

Learn how you can make a magical dream-catcher with the Twilight Fairies! With dance, music, games and craft activities. Don’t forget your wands and wings!

Come and join in the animal menagerie! Inspired by Rod Campbell’s classic children’s book, Dear Zoo, this event will have you roaring like a lion, trumpeting like an elephant and miaowing like a kitten as you search for the perfect pet!

Supported by Orchard Children’s Books

Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Happy Birthday to The Moomins!

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Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross?

Join in the celebrations for the 65th Anniversary of the Moomins books, with a fun event that will include lots of games, songs and activities. Included is an interactive telling of Moomin and the Birthday Button, one of a new series of Moomin picture books published to bring the enchanting Moomin characters to a younger audience.

Devised by professional storyteller Justine de Mierre and presented by experienced children’s workshop leader Liz Burton-King.

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Numbers limited to 60 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

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K3 10 – 10.45am, Bath Central Library, £4.50 K6 11.30am – 12.10pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

Supported by Puffin Books

Rainbow Magic Twilight Fairies Party

Sponsored by

K7 12 Noon – 1pm, Guildhall, £4.50

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

Do igloos have loos? How much poo does an Elephant do?

Why do farts smell like rotten eggs? Mitchell Symons will be answering these and equally very, very important questions in his event about funny, fascinating, jaw-dropping, eyebrowraising trivia. Side-splitting fun for all the family!

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Supported by Random House Children’s Books

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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How to Spot an Alien Invasion and What to Do About It

Meet Horrid Henry!

K11 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, £4.50

K8 12.45 – 1.25pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50 Horrid Henry is everyone’s favourite naughty little boy!

Come and meet him in person at this interactive session of storytelling, games and activities! His latest shocking adventures are guaranteed to be wickedly funny...

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Supported by Orion Children’s Books

Sponsored by

Don’t miss your chance to meet the hugely talented Chris Riddell who will take you on a journey into the highly imaginative worlds of his latest books, Ottoline at Sea and Alienography! Not only will Chris introduce you to polar bear cobblers, Norwegian Bog People and hungry trolls but he will show you how to recognise a full-scale alien invasion explaining essential intergalactic survival techniques such as how to shake hands with a Bubonic Strangler and the rules of ‘Spot the Android’!

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Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Charlie & Lola ’s Story Time K9 1 – 1.40pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 K13 2.30 – 3.10pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50

Hip, Hip, Hooray! It’s time to celebrate Charlie and Lola’s birthday!

Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the publication of Lauren Child’s original and award winning Charlie and Lola picture books at our fabulous birthday party - with heaps of fun activities, party games and story telling!

K12 2.15 – 3pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

Supported by Orchard Children’s Books

Numbers limited to 30 children so book early to avoid disappointment!

Michael Morpurgo

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K10 2 – 3pm, Guildhall, £6 Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK’s greatest writers for children, creating stunning stories that entrance and delight young and old alike. Don’t miss this chance to hear the awardwinning author and former Children’s Laureate talking about his life and work. Michael has written over 100 books including War Horse, Private Peaceful and Kensuke’s Kingdom. His latest novel An Elephant in the Garden is set in Germany during the First World War about an elephant that is rescued from Dresden Zoo. Simply unmissable.

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John Fardell Flies High!

Supported by HarperCollins Children’s Books, Egmont Press and Walker Books.

At this fun, interactive event, award-winning author-illustrator John Fardell will be showing you his highly entertaining new picture book Jeremiah Jellyfish Flies High! and giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how he creates his books.

And you’ll be joining in with drawing your own characters, inventions and story ideas too.

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Supported by Andersen Press

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Beast Quest is here!

K14 3.45 – 4.30pm, Mission Theatre, £4.50

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Calling all valiant knights and questors! Six mystical beasts are guarding magical golden armour for the evil wizard Malvel. Help the good wizard Aduro, in this interactive event, to solve cryptic puzzles and free the beasts from Malvel’s evil spell.

Supported by Orchard Children’s Books

Exclusive Beast Quest goodies for all participants!

Big Bath Read Author!

(See Page 19) Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated.

Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

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Ticket hotline: 01225 463362

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The Raven Mysteries with Marcus Sedgwick and Pete Williamson

K15 4 – 5pm, Guildhall, £4.50 Welcome to the world of goth-froth! The Otherhand Castle gates have creaked open just enough for you to join author Marcus Sedgwick and illustrator Pete Williamson as they guide you through the gothic, often sinister and very funny world of The Raven Mysteries. Create a new character for the castle and get involved with the action in a mini play.

There may even be a surprise appearance from Edgar the Raven himself...

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Supported by Orion Children’s Books

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Little Monsters & Space Invaders with Guy Bass Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

K16 4 – 4.45pm, Bath Central Library, £4.50 Guy Bass, the Blue Peter Award-winning author, started writing stories about monsters, aliens and superheroes as a child, and then forgot to stop. Meet his friends: Dinkin Dings is afraid of everything – not just scary things, Gormy Ruckles the little monster in training and Hex the unluckiest space invader on Planet X. There’s also Santa, an agent of X.M.A.S. – rumours of his existence have been shrouded in mystery, but finally the untold story of the world’s greatest secret agent is exposed! Come along and share the fun!

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books and Stripes Publishing

Meet Cornelia Funke

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K17 4.30 – 5.30pm, Guildhall, £5 Cornelia Funke’s acclaimed Inkheart trilogy took the children’s book world by storm and has been translated into many languages and sold millions of copies. The author of The Thief Lord and Dragon Rider returns to Bath to talk to her publisher and editor, Barry Cunningham, about her darkly enthralling new novel, Reckless. An exclusive and unmissable treat.

Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

If you thought you knew fairytales... think again!

Supported by Chicken House and The Cross Family

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Maggie Stiefvater and Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Ti ck he re if yo u wa nt to go !

K18 6 – 7pm, Guildhall, £5 If you’re Team Jacob, this is the event for you! Join Maggie Stiefvater, the author of Shiver and Linger, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the author of Raised by Wolves, as they discuss the irresistible appeal of werewolves. Hear about how they came to write their haunting, breathtaking and totally original supernatural love stories.

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books and Quercus

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Have you enjoyed this year’s festival?

The Bath Festival of Children’s Literature is run by Bath Festivals, a registered charity and a team of passionate volunteers who share our vision to celebrate the world of children’s books.

Together we hope to introduce children to books, authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way! If you would like to support the Bath Kids Lit Fest why not become a ‘Friend of the Festival’?

Join now for just £10 per family to take advantage of our Friends early booking period this year or to make sure you beat the rush next year and help the festival to stay as vibrant next year as 2010 looks set to be…

Join now to get ready for Bath Kids Lit Fest 2011! For more details email: info@bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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Thank You

Sponsors

Bath Festivals Title Sponsor

Headline Sponsor

Bethany Alexander, Louise Betts, Karl Bevis, Joanna Froud, Spencer Hancock, Ruth Knagg, Nod Knowles, Emma Metcalfe, Zoe Steadman-Milne, Juliet Simpson, Jonathan Stubbs, Kate Sullivan, Alison Sully, Andrew Whitehead.

Registered Charity No. 801617 VAT Registered No. 601 2582 82 Company Registered in England No. 2319269 Registered at Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff CF14 3U

The Cross Family

Bill & Jane Drabble

Publisher Support We would like to thank the following book publishers for their support in enabling all the events at this festival to happen:

Local Media Partners

Andersen Press, Barefoot Books, BBC Children’s Books, Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Chicken House Publishing Ltd, Corvus, Egmont Press, Egmont Publishing, Faber & Faber Ltd, David Fickling Books, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, Gomer Press, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Hodder Children’s Books, Ladybird Books, Little Tiger Press and Stripes Publishing, Lerwill Publishing, Macmillan Children’s Books, Orchard Children’s Books, Orion Children’s Books, Oxford University Press, Penguin Children’s Books, Pont Books, Random House Children’s Books, Scholastic Children’s Books, Simon & Schuster (UK) Ltd, Templar Publishing, Thames & Hudson, Usborne Publishing Ltd, Walker Books, Frederick Warne & Co

Thank you to these people and companies for their generous help in 2010 Stuart Broom, Anthony Browne, Rosemary Canter, Louise Cripps, Tom Deller, Michael Diggle, Peter Dix, Nigel Ellis, Ann Garner, Sarah Gilliam, Gemma Green, Julia Green, Lynn Hamer, Lindsey Harrad, Eleanor Hawken, Helen & John Henderson, Sam Holliday, Nyree Jillings, John Lloyd, Veronique Martin, Jo Nadin, Norland Nursery, Sarah Pitt, Deri Robins, Lucy Sheperd, Annalise Snell, Liz Stanley, Gail Swann, Chris Townsend, Moira Young To our volunteers – we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you.

With Special Thanks to Alison Kennedy, Mike Austin and Martin McCall – without who this amazing festival brochure would not be as ethical or as colourful as it is.

Thank you to all of our contributing authors, illustrators, storytellers, actors and performers who have made this 2010 festival so vibrant, exciting and attractive! Again!

Artistic Directors Gill McLay & John McLay

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and thank you to all the Festival Friends Child Protection Policy Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

Bath Festival of Children’s Literature maintains a Child Protection Policy but we cannot act in loco parentis or take responsibility for wandering children.

Signings Waterstone’s Booksellers will be selling books at most events.

At many events there will be an opportunity to get a signed book afterwards. For some guests, however, due to the size of the audience, this is likely to take some time. So please be prepared for a long wait!

Write to Us We take pride in trying to offer a rich, stimulating and entertaining programme of events for children, young adults and their families. If you have particularly enjoyed any aspect of this year’s festival, do write and let us know.

Bath Kids LitFest, Bath Festivals, 3rd Floor, Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1NT, FREEPOST SWB 10493 info@bathfestivals.org.uk

Photo & Illustration Credits Front Cover art by Anthony Browne • Julia Green photo: Jack Gillespie • Anthony Browne Photos: Page 4 Laurence Cendrowicz • Page 6 Mark Mackenzie • Antony Penrose photo: Ami Bouhassane • Alan Gibbons photo: Neil Kendall • Liz Kessler photo: Mark Waugh • Catherine Rayner photo: Caroline Heffernan • Michael Morpurgo photo: Richard Cannon • The Adventures of Nelson art by Jac Jones • Horrid Henry art by Tony Ross • Doctor Bonkers art by Jeremy Strong • Bob, the Man on the Moon art by Simon Bartram • Mr.Men™ Copyright©2010 THOIP (a Chorion Company). All rights reserved • Moomin: Moomin©Moomin Characters™ • Ladybird: © Ladybird Books Ltd MMX • Mister Maker: Mister Maker ™ & © 2010 The Foundation. Licensed by RDF Rights • Ben10: ©2010 Cartoon Network • Peppa Pig: © Astley Baker Davies/E1 Entertainment 2003 • LEGO: LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2010 The LEGO Group • Spot: SPOT © Eric Hill / Salspot Ltd., 2010 • Peter Rabbit: © Frederick Warne & Co, 2010 • Doctor Who: DoctorWho®&Logo™.©BBC2004 , BBC&Logo©and™BBC1196

The Bath Festival of Children’s Literature welcomes visitors with disabilities Please advise the box office of your requirements when making the booking. Staff can provide details of access for each venue and will be pleased to help you.

For more information visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

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How to Buy Tickets!

Tickets for all Festival events can be purchased from: In Person Bath Festivals Box Office, 2 Church Street, Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NL

By Telephone or fax Tel: 01225 463362 • Fax: 01225 310377

Cash, cheques made payable to ‘Bath Festivals’, all major credit and debit cards (except AMEX). Please note all payments made with a credit or debit card will incur a £1.50 transaction charge.

All online bookings incur a transaction charge of £2. Cash and cheque transactions incur no fees.

CREATIVE SPECIALISTS IN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING

If booking by fax or post please give your card number, expiry date, issue number (if paying by Switch/Maestro), card security code, name, address and daytime telephone number. Your tickets will be posted to you for a charge of 50p, or free of charge if you include a stamped addressed envelope with your booking.

Otherwise your tickets will be held at the box office or at the venue on the day of the event.

Other booking information

Online Visit www.bathfestivals.org.uk/kidslitfest

Email boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk

By Post Post to the box office at the address above – cheques made payable to Bath Festivals

Box Office Opening Hours Before the festival: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday During the festival: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Sunday Bath Festivals Box Office is sponsored by

When booking, please quote the event code listed underneath each event title. Please check your tickets as soon as you receive them. Event lengths are approximate. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes prior to an event. Returns will go on sale only once an event has sold out. A £2 handling fee is charged on all resold tickets. In the rare situation where an author or illustrator is unable to attend, the performer may change accordingly.

Child Protection Policy – Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult at all Festival events unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 who do not require a seat do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated.

Bath Festival of Children’s Literature maintains a Child Protection Policy but we cannot act in loco parentis or take responsibility for wandering children.

Tickets At The Door

When to book Tickets go on sale July 10th – book early to avoid disappointment!

Tickets to Festival Friends go on sale June 28th.

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Payments accepted

Tickets may be available one hour before the event start time at the venue, if the event in question has not already sold out.

On the door sales are cash only.

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For just £10 per family you would be able to take advantage of our Friends early booking period and beat the rush.

You can join either at the Box Office (contact details above) or email ruth.knagg@bathfestivals.org.uk

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Venues

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A Bath Central Library The Podium, Northgate Street B Bath Festivals Box Office Church Street, Abbey Green C Guildhall High Street D Mission Theatre Corn Street E Waterstone’s Booksellers Milsom Street

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