The Telegraph Bath Children's Literature Festival 2012

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Friday 28 September to Sunday 7 October 2012

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WELCOME

TO THE 2012 TELEGRAPH BATH FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Welcome back to Bath and to the biggest and best festival of children’s books in the UK.

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2012 is already a great year of celebration so we’ve put together a programme for you that really is fit for champions.

Our first class line-up includes all your favourite authors and artists – more than ever before. We’ll listen to tales of flying cars, wild adventures and amazing animals, scary zombies and brave girl detectives and we’ll gasp as our awesome team of illustrators make their drawings leap athletically off the page and into life.

The teen readers of Bath have been putting us through our paces. The result is KLF, a brand new strand featuring the authors writing the books that teenagers really want to read. Check out the centre pages if you think you’re old enough.

Delve into our brochure and join us for ten days bursting with brilliantly bookish delights.

Everyone’s a winner.

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Illustrator in Residence Festival Supporters

Hello! This year’s writer in residence is me, Martin Brown. But because I’m an illustrator I’m actually going to be this year’s Illustrator in Residence.

And I’m not the only artist in town. Loads of the finest children’s book illustrators in the land are going to be in Bath to share their fabulous talents with you – a jam packed pencil case of fun and art and magic to enjoy.

(Oh, and there are some authors coming too.)

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Friday 28 September

Saturday 29 September

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Wally

Birthday Parade A1 5pm start, free but ticket required. All ages welcome!

Please contact Bath Box Office for more information To celebrate 25 marvellous years, join Wally on a Birthday Parade through the streets of Bath! It’s time to don your red and white stripes, glasses and bobble hat as Bath transforms itself into a stripe-tastic town.

Supported by Walker Books

A limited edition goody bag for first 250 ticket holders in costume

For information on our Wally costume making workshops visit www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk/wallyworkshops

Opening Night Gala Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

A2 7–8pm, Guildhall, £7, Age 10+ / adults Come and join Waterstones Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and acclaimed illustrator Axel Scheffler in this special event to celebrate their renowned partnership. Meet their fantastic new hero, Superworm, as well as some old favourites.

Chaired by Artistic Director John McLay, this bestselling picture book duo will share some Sponsored by of the secrets of their enduring popularity and the ways in which they work.

Supported by Booktrust, Scholastic Children’s Books / Alison Green Books and Macmillan

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Pip and Posy B1 9.30–10.15am, Guildhall, £5, Age 3+ A treat for all toddlers and fans of this treasured author and illustrator. Watch as Axel Scheffler, with the help of an expert storyteller, introduces you to his latest creations, Pip and Posy – then say ‘hello!’ in real life Sponsored by afterwards and have your photo taken with them!

Hooray!

Supported by Nosy Crow

Simon James B3 10–10.45am, Mission Theatre, £5, Age 3+ Join the creator of the acclaimed Baby Brains, Simon James, for a live storytelling and drawing session about the changing seasons.

Hear about George Flies South, his inspirational story of a little bird who loses his nest, but finds his wings.

Supported by Walker Books

Ninja Warrior Author Chris Bradford B2 10–10.45am, Guildhall, £6, Age 9+ Join Chris Bradford and learn what it takes to become a young samurai.

Witness an authentic samurai sword display, listen to a dynamic all-kicking, all-punching book reading and discover the mystic secrets of the deadly ninja. Dare you Sponsored by challenge the ninja?

Supported by Puffin Books

The Baby s Catalogue B4 10–10.45am, Bath Central Library, £5.50, Age 2+ A fun, lively and interactive celebration of Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s wonderful book The Baby’s Catalogue.

Professional storyteller Justine de Mierre presents a special session, with games, songs and activities to take part in!

Supported by Puffin Books Please note: children under 2 will require a purchased ticket for this event.

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The Fantastic

Julia Donaldson

Roald Dahl

B5 11am–12noon, The Forum, £7 reserved seating, Age 5-9

B8 12.15–1pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+

Come and meet Julia Donaldson, the Waterstones Children’s Laureate, as she introduces two enchanting new characters, alongside some old favourites. Her wriggliest, squiggliest new hero, Superworm, may be super-long and super-strong but can he save himself from the clutches of Wizard Lizard? Meanwhile, The Singing Mermaid is lured away to join the circus, but soon finds she misses her seaside home. Julia will be joined by her husband, Malcolm, and there will be plenty of audience participation in this fun-filled event.

Supported by Booktrust, Macmillan and Scholastic Children’s Books / Alison Green Books

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Peppa Pig B6 11.30am–12.15pm, Mission Theatre, £6, Age 3+ B10 1–1.45pm, Mission Theatre, £6, Age 3+ Giggle and snort your way through a riotous show with the irresistible Peppa Pig, full of dancing, singing and storytelling. And, there will also be a chance to Tickets are limited so meet your favourite Pig please book early to in person! Oink! avoid disappointment Supported by Ladybird Books

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Ali

Sparkes B7 11.30am–12.15pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 7+ Join Ali Sparkes, author of The Shapeshifter and SWITCH series, as well as the Blue Peter award winning Frozen In Time, as she shares the secrets of her wonky path to authordom. Warning: There will be at least one dodgy sound effect in this show.

Supported by Oxford University Press

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Saturday 29 September

Join poet and funny man Michael Rosen as he shares fascinating aspects of the life of the nation’s favourite children’s author Roald Dahl. How did Dahl get into writing? What ingredients in his life turned him into the writer he was? Unmissable!

Supported by Puffin Books

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Tilly and Friends B9 12.15–1pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 3+ Join author and illustrator Polly Dunbar as she introduces you to a special little girl called Tilly. You’ll love her. She lives in a little yellow house with her friends and together they get up to all sorts of adventures! Tilly & Friends is now a TV show, too!

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Lewis B11 1–1.45pm, Bath Central Library, £6, Age 8+ If you love animals and wildlife, then this is the event for you! Come and meet the Vet-turnedauthor Gill Lewis as she shares her amazing illustrated talk about her popular novels White Dolphin and Sky Hawk.

She’s met more animals than David Attenborough!

(Well, nearly as many.)

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Supported by Oxford University Press

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Saturday 29 September

The Brilliant World of

Tom Gates B12 1.45–2.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 8+ Join award-winning author Liz Pichon as she introduces the latest book in the hilarious Tom Gates series, Genuis Ideas (mostly). Told in doodles, cartoons and thoughts, Tom’s capers are never anything less than hilarious. If you like to draw, come and join in!

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books

Saturday 29 September

The Very Hungry Caterpillar B13 2.30–3.15pm, Mission Theatre, £5.50, Age 2+ B16 4–4.45pm, Mission Theatre, £5.50, Age 2+ A special storytelling session to celebrate Eric Carle’s much-loved classic devised and presented by professional storyteller Justine de Mierre. Expect games, songs and an interactive telling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Please note: children under 2 will require a purchased ticket for this event.

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

Supported by Puffin Books

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Andy Stantons Bath-Flavoured Laughathon B14 3–4pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+

Graphic Novels Workshop See page 34 for more details B15 2.30–4.30pm, Bath Central Library, £12, Age 10+ 6 Buy tickets on 01225 463362

Is Andy Stanton, author of the ridiculously hilarious Mr Gum books, the funniest author in the whole universe? Yes, we say! So get your best and loudest giggles, titters and guffaws ready for this unmissable laughathon with the craziest author around.

He’s so funny, you might need the loo. Fact! Sponsored by Supported by Egmont Press

Meet Duncan

Titmarsh

Exploring the World – See Page 21

B18 5.30–6.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 6+ Love Lego? Then you can’t miss this unique event with Duncan Titmarsh, the UK’s only LEGO Certified Professional! Hear about his work with Lego and the amazing models he’s built, join in with a quick fire Lego-building challenge and take part in a testing Lego quiz.

Lego-tastic!

Supported by Ladybird Books

Cathy Cassidy B19 5.45–6.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 9+ Join best-selling author and ‘Queen of Teen’ Cathy Cassidy as she shares her top tips for friendship and daydreaming and lots of chocolate! Hear all about the latest book in the brilliant Chocolate Box Girls series: Summer Dream and don’t miss your chance to ask your own questions too!

B17 4.15–5pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen

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Author/illustrator Kristina Stephenson’s show

‘Sing Something Smelly with Sir Charlie!’ features interactive storytelling, music and songs based on her best-selling Sir Charlie Stinky Socks books. Join in for a Really Big Adventure!

Supported by Puffin Books

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What on Earth:

The Peter Rabbit

Sing Why Do Something People Play Smelly with Sport C1 10–11am, Waterstones Shop, £6, Age 8+ Come on a journey through thousands of years with Christopher Lloyd, his coat of many pockets and a giant edition of his latest book: The What on Earth Wallbook of Sport.

Discover the origins of sport and its impact on human history from the stone age, through ancient Greece, the rise of Islam, the Native Americans, the Tudors and finally to the revival of the modern Olympics.

Supported by What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Calling all Wimpy Kid fans C3 10.30–11.15am, Guildhall, £5, Age 7+ Join us for a special, interactive session featuring video clips of the great Jeff Kinney.

Learn how to draw the infamous Greg Heffley and hear all about the inspiration behind the series.

Zoo-wee-mama! The perfect event for all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans!

Supported by Puffin Books

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Sir Charlie C2 10.30–11.30am, Guildhall, £6, Age 4-7

Brilliant author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson is returning to Bath for another big adventure with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks!

Find out about the fourth book of the fantastic series: Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Tale of Two Treasures and get prepared for interactive storytelling, props, and hilarious songs.

Supported by Egmont Press

Become a Friend today, call us on 01225 463362 or visit www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk

Beat the queues and enjoy priority booking for just £10 a year!

Puppet Show C4 10.30–11.10am Mission Theatre, £5, Age 4-7 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!

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Sunday 30 September

Pirates Love Underpants C6 12noon–12.45pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 4+

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

Supported by Frederick Warne and Co Ltd

Special 110th Birthday Show!

Making Art with Grahame Baker-Smith C5 11.30am–12.15pm, Holburne Museum, £6, Age 10+ Join artist Grahame Baker-Smith on a fascinating journey through the innovative way that he makes his famous, award-winning pictures. He’ll bring strange things along to show, inspire you with ideas for making your own art and tell you about the latest books he has illustrated, FaRTHER and Leon and the Place Between.

Supported by Templar Publishing

Ahoy me hearties! Grab your cutlass and sail with the fearsome Pants Pirates, along with notso-fearsome Ben Cort, bestselling illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants!

Past angry crocs and sharks in fancy pants, join him on a quest to find the Pants of Gold!

Supported by Simon and Schuster

Bring your underpants!

The Maisy Show C7 12noon–12.45pm, Mission Theatre, £5, Age 4+ Maisy and her friends are putting on a show – Cyril wants to be a magician, and Maisy’s got her dancing shoes on. Join storyteller Liz Fost and hear how they get on in this action packed story session – and meet a special guest too!

Supported by Walker Books

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Sunday 30 September

Sunday 30 September

Michael Rosen

Moshi Monsters

C8 1.15–2pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 5+/family Former Children’s Laureate and best-selling author Michael Rosen returns to Bath with a wonderful collection of favourite poems called Even My Ears Are Smiling. Come and watch Michael perform some of his poems in his own unique way and be prepared Sponsored by to get involved!

Supported by Bloomsbury

My Hamster is a Genius C9 1.15–2pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 7+ Dave Lowe introduces nine year old Benjamin Jinks and his grumpy hamster, Jasper Stinkybottom. Benjamin is a very normal boy who hates maths. Stinky is a genius hamster, who likes carrots.

Together they are an unstoppable team!

Find out if they can overcome the evil scheming of Ben’s maths teacher!

Supported by Templar Publishing

All the way from Australia!

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Duty Calls:

Battle of Britain C10 1.30–2.15pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 11+ Join war expert, author and TV presenter James Holland for a fascinating and interactive talk which throws you deep into the heart – and horror – of the Second World War. Your chance to get up close with genuine WWII memorabilia including RAF jackets, rifles, pistols and air force artefacts – items that are usually Sponsored by behind a glass cabinet in a museum!

Supported by Puffin

C11 1.30–2.15pm, Mission Theatre, £5, Age 6+ C19 4.30–5.15pm, Mission Theatre, £5, Age 6+

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Get involved in our Moshi Monster mashup! Create your very own Moshi Monster pet, search for monsters in our giant pictures and come prepared to tell your best monster jokes.

Come and meet a Moshi Monster too!

C12 1.30–3pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 7+

Storytime with

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment Supported by Sunbird

Who Lives Here with Michael Terry

C13 2–3pm, The Paragon School, £5, Age 3+ Michael Terry, illustrator of the bestselling The Selfish Crocodile, talks about his latest picture book Who Lives Here? Watch him draw live on-stage and learn how to draw your very own zoo animals!

Supported by Bloomsbury

Art Activity Workshop

Winnie the Pooh C14 2.30–3.15pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4+ Let storyteller Liz Fost take you away to Hundred Acre Wood to hear the story of Pooh Sticks, featuring the world’s most loveable bear – Winnie the Pooh!

There’s sure to be encounters with Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Tigger too – so come and join in with the colouring and drawing fun!

Supported by Egmont Press

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Happy Birthday Bob

Anthony Browne

(The Man on the Moon) C15 3–3.45pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 5+ Bob has a very important job on the Moon. He has to entertain the tourists, sell souvenirs and keep the Moon clean and neat. So join Simon Bartram for a wacky, intergalactic 10th Anniversary show with Bob and his friends. But definitely no aliens. They don’t exist. Do they?

Darren Shan C17 3.30–4.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 12+ Meet the Master of Horror and dare to be scared with Darren Shan as he reveals his brand new series, Zom-B. Featuring a grisly zombie apocalypse with classic Shan action, a fiendishly twisting plot and hard-hitting storyline, each book Not suitable for the is short, fast-paced ly scared reader! easi and bloody. A high body-count is guaranteed!

Supported by Simon and Schuster

C16 3–3.45pm, Mission Theatre, £5, Age 4+ What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? It’s storytime with Debi Gliori!

Accompany Mr Wolf as he goes about his daily routine from breakfast to bedtime and get to know the real Mr Wolf!

And, learn how to draw one of your favourite characters. Sponsored by Supported by Bloomsbury

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JD Sharpe – See Page 21 C21 5.30–6.30pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen

C20 4.15–5pm, Holburne Museum, £6, Family event The former Children’s Laureate and awardwinning illustrator and author Anthony Browne returns to talk about his work and explain how he portrays emotions in his books, including his latest How Do You Feel? Join in with the shape game and get ready for a spellbinding session!

Beat the queues and enjoy priority booking for just £10 a year!

Become a Friend today, call us on 01225 463362 or visit www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk

Supported by Walker Books

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Supported by Templar Publishing

Debi Gliori

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John Fardell C18 4:15–5.15pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 4-8 Another gem from the award-winning creator of Manfred the Baddie and Jeremiah Jellyfish Flies High! Get a glimpse behindthe-scenes of his newest book The Day Louis Got Eaten and join in with drawing your own characters, inventions and story ideas too.

Supported by Andersen Press

Horrible Histories with Martin Brown C22 5.30–6.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+ Join Martin Brown, illustrator of Horrible Histories, and learn how he draws all the nasty bits of history - the Horrible way! Martin will show you 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

Sponsored by

Martin is th is year’s Illu strator in Residen ce!

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Monday 1 October Meet Monty NEW and Milli P D1 10.30–11.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4 and under

re-Schoo l Event

Kazaam Kazim Kazoom! Come along for a magical arts and crafts session with children’s author, Tracey Corderoy and hear the story of her mice magicians.

Supported by Little Tiger Press

Tilly s Moonlight Fox D2 4–5.15pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 8+ Julia Green, our 2010 Writer in Residence, talks about her new book Tilly’s Moonlight Fox. When Tilly moves to a big old house she can’t wait to start exploring. Led by a wild fox, Tilly discovers the magical secret that lies beyond the garden Sponsored by gate and nothing is ever the same again.

Supported by Oxford University Press

Tuesday 2 October

Doctor

Who D4 7.30–8.30pm, Guildhall, £7, Teen/Adult

J.T. Colgan’s new Doctor Who novel, Dark Horizons, features some freaky burning goings-on, marauding Vikings, and a battle with a bunch of equally ruthless aliens.

Tony Bradman’s Viking Boy is kick ass historical drama at its best. Join them both as they discuss their mutual interest in Time Lords and Invasions!

NEW How Noisy Pre-Sch ool Dinosaurs Event Jungle Really Work Jamboree E1 10.30–11.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4 and under Join author, Kathryn White for plenty noisy animal fun. After making animal masks you’ll be able to get involved and help her bring the story to life...get ready to roar!

Supported by Little Tiger Press

E2 4.30–5.15pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 6+ Have you ever wondered what colour dinosaurs really were, what they had for breakfast or even whether you could beat one in a running race? Join Alan Snow, author and illustrator of The Truth About Cats and How Dogs Really Work for a hands on session crammed full of dino-facts and tips on drawing!

Supported by Simon and Schuster

Supported by BBC Books and Walker Books

Beyond the Hunger Games – See Page 22

Cover Star!

E3 6–7pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen

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Sophie McKenzie & Moira Young

Cathy Brett

E4 7.30–8.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen

D3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen

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Bramble PrNe-SEchWool the Brave Event

F1 10.30–11.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4 and under

It is not easy being brave – even for Bramble, the bravest little mole in the burrow.

Join the illustrator Layn Marlow to find out what makes Bramble’s tummy shudder and have fun making a marvellous moley memento to take home with you!

Join best-selling picture book author, Steve Smallman as he brings to life some of his bestloved characters.

From Peter the Great Pea Eater to Dragon Stew come along for stories and drawing fun!

Supported by Little Tiger Press

Dinosaur Zoom F2 4.30–5.15pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 3+ The Dinosaurs are back and this time they’re revving, roaring and racing!

Join illustrator, Penny Dale as she races to a dinosaur birthday party.

Guaranteed to bring smiles to small faces!

Supported by Nosy Crow

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F3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen

New Voices

Writing For Children And Teenagers

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Wednesday 3 October

G1 10.30–11.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4 and under

Supported by Oxford University Press

Gastronaut Stefan Gates presents

Incredible Edibles

F4 7.30–8.30pm, Guildhall, £7, Teen/Adult

G3 7–8pm, Guildhall, £7, Age 8+ / Family

Elen Caldecott, Sarah Hammond and Maudie Smith are all recently published graduates from Bath Spa University’s popular MA course in Writing for Young People. Join them in conversation with Artistic Director John McLay as they discuss their craft and offer inspiration to anybody who wants to write a children’s book!

CBBC’s Stefan Gates performs a mindblowing mix of science and extraordinary cooking complete with explosions, vegetable instruments and some of the most bizarre foods on earth. This is as close as food gets to rock ‘n’ roll!

Supported by Bloomsbury, Oxford University Press and Orion

in association with

The Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) are delighted to sponsor the 2012 Telegraph Bath Festival of Children’s Literature.

Find out more about the work we do for writers at www.alcs.co.uk

Supported by Walker Books

Sally Gardner

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Friday 5 October Make Your Own Colouring Book H1 10.30–11.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 4 and under Bring along your toddler for a morning of making fun with Roz Streeten, creator of Rosie Flo colouring books. No need to bring pencils, just your imagination!

Supported by Rosie Flo’s colouring books

Saturday 6 October Michaela Strachan’s

Really Wild Adventures H2 4.30–5.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 5+

NEW

Pre-Sch ool Event

We Bought

a Zoo

Come and meet Michaela Strachan – one of the star presenters of the BBC nature programme, Springwatch! All the way from South Africa, she’ll be talking about her love of animals and her latest book for children, Really Wild Adventures a collection of fun and factual poems about amazing animals.

Supported by HarperCollins

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Lauren St John

J1 9.30–10.15am, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+

J2 10–10.45am, Guildhall, £6, Age 8+

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

Hear Lauren St John talk about her award-winning Laura Marlin Mysteries, including the new one: Kentucky Thriller, her teen book The One Dollar Horse, and her muchloved White Giraffe series. Through photos and stories, Lauren will introduce you to her lifelong passion for animals that has led to her novels and her work with the Born Free Foundation.

Exclusive goodies for everyone

Supported by Orion

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Supported by Franklin Watts

Dear Zoo Jez 30th Birthday Celebration

J3 10.15–10.50am, Bath Central Library, £5.50, Age 3+

H4 7–8pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+ / Family!

Benjamin Mee is Zoo Director at Dartmoor Zoological Park and author of We Bought A Zoo – recently turned into a hit Hollywood film starring Matt Damon.

Hear the real life story behind the zoo and about the many adventures he and his family have had with all the animals there!

Beast Quest

Alborough J4 11–11.45am, Holburne Museum, £5, Age 6-7

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Join in the animal menagerie and celebrate 30 years of this family favourite! 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 meowing like a kitten on our search for the perfect pet!

Hear bestselling and much-loved author Jez Alborough read from his heart-warming tale, Six Little Chicks.

Will the chicks outsmart the fox?

Find out about their adventures and take part in fun drawing games for the perfect day out.

H5 7–8pm, Guildhall, £5, Teen

Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

Supported by Random House Childrens’ Books and HarperCollins

Andrew Hammond – See Page 23

H3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen

Johan Harstad

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Welcome to our brand new teen programme: KLF!

Saturday 6 October

You can Draw Horrid Henry and Friends with Tony Ross J5 11.15am–12noon, Guildhall, £6, Age 5+ Get your pencils and paper out! Join our 2012 cover creator, the magnificently talented and bestselling illustrator Tony Ross as he leads all budding artists in this truly spectacular session.

Supported by Orion

Origami Yoda

Exploring the World B17 4.15–5pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen Saturday 29 September

J6 11.30am–12.15pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 9+ Best-selling author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is flying from America to be with us! Tom Angleberger will be talking about the third in the series The Secret of the Fortune Wookie and you’ll be making origami creations of your own.

Supported by Oxford University Press

Sunday 30 September

J7 11.30am–12.15am, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 6+ What happens when a seven-year-old girl gets an invitation to have tea at Buckingham Palace with the Queen? Join one of Britain’s best-loved poets, Giles Andreae, as he talks about his new book.

Supported by Orchard Books

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J D Sharpe C21 5.30–6.30pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen In Oliver Twisted vampyres feed on the defenceless and orphans are sacrificed to hungry gods. Find out how this unique take on a Dickens classic came to be and have a go at writing your own mashup with J D Sharpe, author of this gory new teen horror.

Supported by Amulet

Me the Queen and Christopher

Matt Dickinson, climber-turned-teen-thriller-writer, has conquered Mount Everest and filmed heart-stopping adventures all over the world.

Amelia Hempleman-Adams recently became the youngest person ever, aged 16, to ski to the South Pole. Hear these two tough cookies talking to Artistic Director Gill McLay about their crazy adventures.

Supported by Egmont Press

Hop on board

Don’t miss Darren Shan - see page 12 C17 3.30-4.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 13+

Cover Star!

Cathy Brett

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D3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen Monday 1 October

Meet Cathy Brett, our ace KLF cover artist and author of the fabulous novels Verity Fibbs, Ember Fury and Scarlet Dead. A fashion illustrator and jet-setting spotter of global trends, Cathy now lectures in design and unashamedly plunders her students’ lives for sensational storylines and characters (and maybe yours too!).

Supported by Headline

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Tuesday 2 October

Beyond the Hunger Games

Thursday 4 October

Get ready for a very timely discussion about the many possible dystopian futures. Teen authors Sophie Crockett (After the Snow) and Gemma Malley (The Killables) share a stunning future vision of their own with host Jeff Norton, author of the equally visionary MetaWars series.

Tuesday 2 October

Sophie McKenzie & Moira Young

Supported by Hot Key Books

Friday 5 October

Bodies with grisly black sores discovered all over London? This is a case for CRYPT: a team of elite teenage agents who use their extra sensory perception and arsenal of high-tech gadgets to investigate crimes that police can’t solve. Expect horror, gore and ghosts from Andrew Hammond as he explains all!

Two great teen authors with stunning sequels just out: Sophie McKenzie’s Missing Me is the third and final instalment in the awardwinning Girl, Missing series. Moira Young was last year’s best dazzling dystopian debutante and Rebel Heart, sequel to Blood Red Road, is eagerly anticipated.

Supported by Headline

Don’t miss Darren Shan - see page 12 C17 3.30-4.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 13+

Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books and Simon and Schuster

Friday 5 October

Wednesday 3 October

Johan Harstad H5 7–8pm, Guildhall, £5, Teen Award-winning Norwegian author Johan Harstad visits the UK to talk about his chilling, edge-of-yourseat thrilling 172 Hours on the Moon. Three teenagers win the trip of a lifetime – they’re going to the moon… and only one of them is coming home.’

F3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen Adorkable is not just a book - it’s a way of life. If you love Haribo, jumble sales, roller derby, technicolour tights, dogs on skateboards and are addicted to Facebook then don’t miss your chance to discuss all these and more with the brilliant author Sarra Manning.

Andrew Hammond H3 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen

E4 7.30–8.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen

Sarra Manning

G2 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa, £5, Teen Join award-winning author Sally Gardner for a lively discussion around her compelling new novel Maggot Moon, where dyslexic Standish rebels against a domineering regime in the run up to the moon landings. Come along to talk about conspiracy theories, political regimes and how one person can make a difference.

E3 6–7pm, Guildhall, £6, Teen

Supported by Hodder, Macmillan and Orchard Books

Sally Gardner

Supported by Atom

Saturday 6 October

Doing Crime A Writing Workshop

– See Page 35 J11 2-3.30pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Teen

Supported by Atom

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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 award-winning author of War Horse and Private Peaceful talking about his life, work and latest book A Medal for Leroy. Chaired by BBC Radio 4’s Today presenter James Naughtie.

Super Gwyneth Rees

Doing Crime A Writing Workshop – See Page 35

Older Teens only, mature content

J11 2–3.30pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Teen

Supported by HarperCollins Sponsored by

Due to an arm injury Michael Morpurgo is unable to sign copies of his books. However, there will be an opportunity for a meet and greet with Michael after the event and printed bookplates with his signature will also be available.

Mermaid Mr Men Magic J10 1–1.45pm, Bath Central Library, £5.50, Age 3+

with Liz Kessler J9 1–1.45pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 9+ Join best-selling author Liz Kessler as she introduces The Enchanting World of Mermaids through her popular Emily Windsnap tales. Hear all about a writers’ inspiration in this interactive talk about friendship and dreams coming true.

Supported by Orion

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J17 4–4.45pm, Bath Central Library, £5.50, Age 3+

There’s going to be a sports day in Nonsenseland and you’re invited! Join storyteller Liz Fost as all your favourite characters run, jump and swim their way to victory. There’s even a chance to meet Mr Sponsored by Tickle himself!

Supported by Egmont Publishing Dressing up competition and prizes!

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Saturday 6 October

Michael Morpurgo J8 12noon–1pm, Forum, Downstairs £7.50, Upstairs £6.50, reserved seating, Age 8+

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Saturday 6 October

J14 2.30–3.15pm, Bath Central Library, £5, Age 8+ Can you imagine having a mischievous little sister with superpowers? And trying to keep them secret? Join super author Gwyneth Rees as she tells you about her fantastic new story, My Super Sister, and why sometimes super powers aren’t so super. Being a big sister has never been so heroic!

Simon Mayo Finding Supported by Pan McMillan

and Itch the Element Hunter

Ingo

J12 2–3pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 10+ One of Britain’s best-loved radio presenters and BBC Radio 2 Drivetime host, Simon Mayo, talks about his first ever novel Itch. Itch is an accidental, accident-prone hero. Science is his weapon, elements are his gadgets. With live experiments on stage it’s guaranteed to be an effervescent event!

Supported by Random House Children’s Books

with Helen Dunmore J13 2.30–3.15pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 9+ Become immersed into tales of the Mer-world with award-winning author, Helen Dunmore. Helen will talk about the latest novel in her atmospheric and beautifully written adventures series Ingo. Stormswept promises to take to you on a wholly new Ingo adventure…

Supported by HarperCollins Children’s Books

Sponsored by

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Saturday 6 October

Big Cats with Steve Bloom J15 2.30–3.30pm, Holburne Museum, £6, Age 7+ Join wildlife photographer Steve Bloom for a beautiful illustrated talk as he takes you on a journey to discover big cats and other animals.

Find out predators survive in the wild, how they live, grow up and have babies, and learn how to take your own photographs of animals.

Supported by Thames & Hudson

Saturday 6 October

The Adventures of Achilles

Rumble in Event: the Jungle Ask Lorna Live

J16 4–5.15pm, Guildhall, £7, Age 8+

Come along for some jungle fun with one of Britain’s bestloved author and illustrator Giles Andreae, creator of the wonderful Rumble in the Jungle and Giraffes can’t Dance. Make some animal noise!

Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden give a special premiere performance of The Adventures of Achilles. You don’t need to be into Greek mythology to enjoy this spellbinding story!

Supported by Barefoot Books

Exclusive!

J19 4.30–5.15pm Holburne Museum, £5, Age 3+

Supported byOrchard Books

J21 7.45–8.45pm, Guildhall, £6, Adults Join Lorna Bradbury, Deputy Literary Editor of The Daily Telegraph in an exclusive live and interactive edition of her popular weekly newspaper column about children’s books.

Joined by two leading children’s books experts, publisher Barry Cunningham and Storysack founder and author Neil Griffiths, Lorna will highlight many reading ideas and solutions for children up to the age of ten.

A must for all adults interested in what their children are reading.

Anthony Horowitz The World is Waiting for Oblivion

Lauren Child J18 4.15–5pm, Guildhall, £6, 9+ If you liked Clarice Bean, you’ll love the fantastic new series from Lauren Child, starring Ruby Redfort, genius code-breaker, daring detective, and gadget-laden special agent. Super keen on donuts and banana milk, Ruby is always on the alert for adventure, so come along and find out all about her glamorous lifestyle. But remember, keep it zipped!

Supported by HarperCollins

J20 5.45–6.45pm, The Forum, Downstairs £7.50, Upstairs £6.50, reserved seating, Age 10+ We are delighted to welcome this award-winning and hugely popular writer back to Bath! Hear Anthony Horowitz talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved children’s books, including Alex Rider, and find out about Oblivion, the epic and final instalment in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five. Chaired by Lorna Bradbury.

Supported by Walker

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

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Pontypandy

K1 10.30–11.15am, Guildhall, £5.50, Age 3+ Calling all Fireman Sam fans!

When a raging fire threatens Pontypandy, Fireman Sam and the Pontypandy fire crew jump to the rescue. Join Liz Fost in this exciting interactive story Sponsored event and meet everyone’s by favourite hero next door, Fireman Sam! Supported by Egmont Publishing

Nature Adventures K2 10.30–11.15am, Guildhall, £6, Age 7+ Join award-winning authors and illustrators Mick Manning and Brita Granström to discover more about Nature Adventures, their new book endorsed by the Wildlife Trust. An event with lots of beautiful pictures, live drawing and a quiz with some ‘hands-on’ mystery objects! Come and let nature inspire you.

Supported by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Hugless Douglas with David Melling K3 10.30–11.15am, Holburne Museum, £5, Age 4+ Come and hear some of your favourite Hugless Douglas stories and watch David Melling draw Douglas live for you.

And as a special treat you get to meet the bear himself and give him a hug!

Supported by Hodder Children’s Books

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The Great Explorer:

Whizz along

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Fireman Sam The Great Fire of

Sunday 7 October

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Sunday 7 October

Chris Judge with Winnie K4 11.30am–12.30pm, The Paragon School, £6, Age 5-8

and Korky Paul

Join the acclaimed creator of the Lonely Beast, Chris Judge, for a hair-raising adventure into the woods and wilderness surrounding the Paragon School.

K6 12.30–1.15pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 5+

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment Adults do not need tickets but are required to stay. There will be refreshments and Sunday papers available for free!

Supported by Andersen Press

Vincent Van Gogh

Art Workshop See page 35 for more details K5 12noon–1.30pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 7+

Have fun with Korky Paul the World’s Greatest Portrait Painter and Dinosaur Drawer! An energyfilled event of quick sketching and story book adventures from his Winnie the Witch books including the brand new Winnie’s Dinosaur Day. Supported by Oxford University Press

Young Sherlock

Holmes K7 12.30–1.15pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 10+ He’s the world’s most famous detective, but before he became great, who was young Sherlock Holmes? Author Andrew Lane will talk about his gripping detective adventure series and how the boy became the man we meet in Conan Doyle’s novels.

Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Sunday 7 October

Sunday 7 October

Everythings

Gods and Warriors:

Rosie K8 1–1.45pm Bath Central Library, £5, Age 3+ K13 2.30–3.15pm Bath Central Library, £5, Age 3+ Big Bear has received an invitation to tea with the Queen, but can Rosie and Raggles help him get ready in time? Liz Fost leads the way on this interactive adventure of friendship and fun, with guest appearances from both Rosie and Raggles!

Supported by Egmont Publishing

Rainbow

Magic K10 2–2.45pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 6+ Rainbow, Jewel or Petal? Who is your favourite fairy? Get out your wings and come dressed as a fairy for story-telling and lots of activities with the fairy queen.

Don’t forget your wands!

Supported by Orchard Books

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Tarzan

The New Jungle Warrior K9 1.30–2.15pm, The Paragon School, £5, Age 8+

Kicking off Tarzan centenary celebrations, Andy Briggs will explain how he brought Tarzan back as a 21st century hero, before leading you in Tarzan’s footsteps through the Congo jungle and across the African savannahs in search of the world’s most deadly hunter and a kidnapped ape!

All ending with an exciting action-adventure quiz.

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment Adults do not need tickets but are required to stay.

There will be refreshments and Sunday papers available for free!

Supported by Faber & Faber

Jo Lodge K11 2.15–3pm, Holburne Museum, £5, Age 4+ Don’t miss Mr Croc author and illustrator Jo Lodge for a Bath Kids LitFest exclusive: the launch of her new series Little Roar! Join in with lots of activities and hear all about the fun Little Roar has with his friends.

Supported by Hodder Children’s Books

Michelle Paver K12 2.30–3.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 10+ We are delighted to welcome Michelle Paver author of the amazing Chronicles of Ancient Darkness back to Bath! Hear her talk about writing, inspiration and research for both this and her brand new series – Gods and Warriors. An epic Bronze Age adventure, where two children’s battle for survival collides with myths, magic and elemental powers.

Supported by Puffin

Sponsored by

The Stick Book K14 3.30–4.30pm, The Paragon School, £6, Age 6-10 Pick up a stick, transform it into a fairy’s wand, a light sabre or a hobby horse.... Join creators of The Stick Book, Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks as you explore outdoors and find out about all the fun things you can do with sticks. Have a go at creating anything from a scary dragon or a fairy queen to a wicked wizard or a fluffy dormouse – all from a few sticks, a bit of clay, some feathers and natural materials. Use your imagination and let the storytelling begin!

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

Mark

Walden K15 3.45–4.30pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 10+ Mark Walden is the author of the bestselling H.I.V.E. series. Hear him talk about the inspiration behind his latest action adventure Earthfall and find out how to survive an alien invasion.

Supported by Bloomsbury

Adults do not need tickets but are required to stay.

There will be refreshments and Sunday papers available for free!

Supported by Frances Lincoln

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Sunday 7 October

Happy Birthday Babar

Martin Brown’s

K16 4–4.45pm, Waterstones Shop, £5, Age 5+

See page 35 for more details

Come and celebrate Babar the Elephant’s 80th Birthday with lots of stories and a special appearance from Babar himself!

Supported by Abrams Books for Young Readers

Steve Cole in Action!

K18 5.15–6pm, Guildhall, £5, Age 7+ Steve Cole is the slightly crazy author of Astrosaurs, Cows In Action, Z. Rex and many others. Expect a funfilled session revealing the loopy origins of his many creations, storywriting tips and plenty of atrocious jokes.

Everything you ever wanted to know about time-travelling cows, space-dinosaurs and monster superheroes but were afraid to ask!

Supported by Random House Children’s Books

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Cartoon

Workshop K17 4–6pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 10+

Closing Night Gala Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again!

K19 5.15–6pm, Guildhall, £6, Age 8+ Uh-oh! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is stuck in reverse, flying through time and heading towards a hungry T-rex dinosaur! Join bestselling author Frank Cottrell Boyce and top illustrator Joe Berger to hear more about fiction’s best-loved car, recently given a marvellous Sponsored by mechanical makeover for a new set of magical adventures!

Supported by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Bath Masterclass Series A series of in-depth workshops for children and teens.

In these sessions, more time is given to practical interaction with the hosts. You need only buy a ticket for each young person attending. Adults attend for free, should they wish to stay. If not, we ask parents/guardians to drop children off at the venue, sign them in, and leave a mobile contact number in case of emergencies. Please ensure that you are able to collect your young person(s) at the specified event end time!

Saturday 29 September

Sunday 30 September

Graphic Art Novels Activity Workshop B15 2.30–4.30pm, Bath Central Library, £12, Age 10+ Award-winning illustrator Emma Dodd leads a handson workshop with author K A Gerrard on how to create your own graphic novel. Inspired by their most recent graphic novel for children, An Egyptian Escape, they will offer unique and invaluable step-by-step help and advice on story, layout, dialogue and illustration.

Numbers limited to 25 children Supported by Templar Publishing

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Workshop

C12 1.30–3pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 7+ Come and make Amazing Art with author and artist, Laurence Anholt. Join him for an exciting talk about great artists, like Picasso, in the internationally famous Anholt’s Artists series.

Try your hand at creating your own huge pictures, with loads of tips and secrets to develop unbelievable creative confidence!

Numbers limited to 30 children Supported by Frances Lincoln (Children’s)

Bath Masterclass Series Numbers limite d to 30 teens

Saturday 6 October

Doing Crime A writing Workshop J11 2–3.30pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Teens Plot the perfect crime story with award-winning TV screenwriter and author of the Street Duty series of novels, Chris Ould. During this workshop you will receive expert guidance about plotting, story structure and many tools of the writers’ trade including character motivation, POV and how to create endings with a twist.

Sponsored by

Supported by Usborne

Sunday 7 October

Sunday 7 October

Vincent Van Gogh Martin Brown’s

Cartoon Art Workshop Workshop K5 12noon–1.30pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 7+

K17 4–6pm, Holburne Museum, £12, Age 10+

A hands-on opportunity to get acquainted with great art with author and illustrator James Mayhew.

A practical session making individual mini masterpieces and together help James create a big picture - all inspired by Van Gogh from James’s latest Katie book.

Join in with the illustrator of the awesomely popular Horrible Histories series, Martin Brown, as he reveals his step-by-step guide to drawing cartoons for fun. Hear his top tips for drawing and learn how to create your own stories in this uniquely interactive session with the Festivals’ favourite drawing master.

Numbers limited to 25 children Supported by Orchard Books

Numbers limited to 30 children Supported by Scholastic Children’s Books Sponsored by

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Festival in the Community Bath Festivals produces a year round education programme bringing a great range of opportunities for young people to engage and develop their creativity through reading, writing and music.

This year’s Kids Big Bath Read is the latest book from our Illustrator in Residence Martin Brown: Horrible History of Britain and Ireland. We are encouraging as many children as possible to read the book and write reviews of the book on our festival blog.

Our Schools programme brings the magic of the festival to over 2,000 school children in schools across the region, to inspire young readers and the next generation of writers. This year our collaboration with Paragon School will enable even more children to take part in the festival; if your school would like to take part in these cluster events, contact the team on the email below.

Supported by

If you are interested in journalism then take part in our Young Reviewers scheme. This year-round project enables young people to review, discuss and digest some of the best events in Bath, supported by a great team of writers and festival staff.

Our Book Tots project, created in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Library Service, will be based in Radstock Children’s Centre.

Book Tots is a project to explore the magical world of young children and capture their stories.

To get involved and to learn more about the Bath Festivals Learning & Participation programme simply contact the team at education@bathfestivals.org.uk

We are collaborating with Bookstart in their 20th anniversary year, which sees a series of free events for babies and pre-school children taking place in local libraries.

Monday 1 October

Tuesday 2 October

Bookstart Storytime Bookstart Baby L1, 11–11.30am, Midsomer Norton Library, Free, Age 0-5

Bounce and Rhymetime

L2, 10.30–11am, Paulton Library, Free, Age 0-3

Wednesday 3 October

Bookstart Story and Rhymetime L3, 11–11.30am, Keynsham Library, Free, Age 0-5

Events are free but tickets are required – call 01225 463362 for tickets.

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Make a date with

Bath Festivals in 2013 The Independent Bath Literature Festival www.bathlitfest.org.uk

1 – 10 March 2013 Bath International Music Festival

www.bathmusicfest.org.uk

22 May – 2 June 2013 The Telegraph Bath Festival of Children’s Literature www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk Follow us on Facebook/bathkidslitfest Follow us on Twitter @kidslitfestbath

27 Sept – 6 Oct 2013 Box Office 01225 463362

Become a Patron

Join us at the heart of Bath Festivals and play a vital role in developing our programmes, our audiences and our education work.

We offer three levels of patronage starting from £750 per year (or £62 per month).

Patrons enjoy many benefits, including:

Priority booking for all our festivals

Patrons Box Office with dedicated private booking line

Invitations to exclusive events and behind the scenes tours

Reserved top price seats

Advance information with newsletters and programme previews

Acknowledgement at every festival

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Become a part of our future To join our exclusive group of supporters or for more information, please contact

Owen McNeir Development Director, Bath Festivals, Third Floor, Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1NT

T: 01225 462231 E: owen.mcneir@ bathfestivals.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 801617

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Booking How to Book In person at Bath Box Office By telephone on 01225 463362 Online at www.bathkidslitfest.org.uk By post to Bath Box Office at the address below – cheques made payable to Bath Box Office

Bath Box Office

When to Book

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£10

Readers of The Telegraph priority booking: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June

Bath Festivals welcomes visitors with disabilities

01225 463362

Child Protection Policy

Monday to Saturday 9.30am–5.30pm Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am–4pm

Booking Details 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 for collection at the Box Office, or at the venue from one hour before the event. Booking by credit and debit card incurs a £1.50 transaction charge. All online bookings incur a transaction charge of £2.

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If you want to write for young people, begin at Bath Spa University.

Our specialist course employs the expertise of a team of published, writer/lecturers to offer you the best possible start.

General booking: Monday 25 June

Bath Visitor Information Centre Abbey Chambers Abbey Churchyard Bath BA1 1LY

Opening Hours

STORYTELLERS WANTED

Friends priority booking: Monday 18 June

Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when making a booking. Access details can be found below or by visiting the Access Statement on www.bathkidslitfest.org. uk. Visitors with a disability who need to bring a personal assistant are offered one free ticket.

boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk www.bathboxoffice.org.uk

MA WRITING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

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 Festivals maintains a Child Protection Policy but we cannot act in loco parentis or take responsibility for wandering children.

Other Booking Information Always check your tickets as soon as you receive them. Tickets are non-refundable, but if an event sells out we are happy to offer returned tickets for resale. A £2 per ticket handling charge will apply on all resold tickets.

Please note we cannot refund card transaction fees or online booking fees. Programmes and performers may be subject to change. All information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press.

To hear more visit bathspa.ac.uk

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Sponsor the festival Join our mission to inspire young minds with a passion for books. Enable us to bring the best authors and illustrators to Bath to excite and entertain thousands of families at the festival and through our year round Learning & Participation work. Benefit from a sponsorship package tailored to your requirements to raise brand awareness, to support a product launch, to enhance your PR and marketing campaigns, to add value to CSR, community and employee engagement activity, or to cultivate relationships with your audiences.

To find out how and why a partnership with the festival works, contact Owen McNeir, Development & Marketing Director owen.mcneir@bathfestivals.org.uk

01225 462231

Photo and illustration credits: Cover art and illustrations by Tony Ross KLF cover art and illustrations by Cathy Brett Page 1 Illustration by Martin Brown, photo by Julian Foxon Page 3 Where’s Wally? illustrations © 1987-2012 Martin Handford.

TM & © Classic Media Distribution Limited, photo by Rune Hallestad Page 4 The Gruffalo by Axel Scheffler Page 5 Art by Polly Dunbar Page 6 Caterpillar art by Eric Carle Page 7 LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group, photo by Louise Llewelyn Page 8 Art by Jeff Kinney Page 9 Peter Rabbit © Frederick Warne & Co, 2012. Art by Ben Cort Page 10 Photo by Laurence Cendrowicz Page 13 Art by Martin Brown Page 28 Art by David Melling Page 29 Art by Korky Paul Page 30 © Rainbow Magic Page 31 Art by Laurent de Brunhoff Pages 44–45 Illustration by Chris Mould

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Map and Venues 1 Bath Box Office

Bath Visitor Information Centre, Abbey Chambers, Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1NL

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2 Holburne Museum

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Great Pulteney Street Bath BA2 4DB

The five star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is the perfect accommodation venue for Bath’s five star Festivals.

Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6JF

Carfax Hotel

The Podium, Northgate Street, Bath, BA1 5AN

A Georgian town house hotel in famous Great Pulteney Street. Car park, lifts and affordable prices.

13–15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4BS

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4 The Paragon School

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

The hotel is one of the best located tourist hotels in Bath. The Roman Baths, Abbey, Forum and a variety of restaurants are all on its doorstep.

1–3 North Parade, Bath BA1 1LF

Lyncombe House Lyncombe Vale Bath BA2 4LT

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01225 462089

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www.carfaxhotel.co.uk

5 The Forum



The Halcyon

1A Forum Buildings, St. James’ Parade, Bath BA1 1UG

6 Mission Theatre

Wheelchair accessible Disabled toilet Assistance dogs

High Street Bath BA1 5AW

www.thehalcyon.com

Kennard Hotel

Amplified events/hearing induction loop available

01225 444100

Baby changing facilities

7 Guildhall

The Halcyon, contemporary boutique townhouse hotel, centrally located within 2 minutes walk of major attractions, train station and parking. From £99.

2–3 South Parade, Bath BA2 4AA

Key

32 Corn Street Bath Ba1 1UF

Parking

8 Waterstones

4

Bookshop & Costa

4-5 Milsom Street Bath BA1 1DA

For information on travelling to Bath go to www.visitbath.co.uk/travelguide

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0844 8799106 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bathspa

www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk

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3 Bath Central Library

Best Western Abbey Hotel

01225 461603

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Hotels

A Georgian town house with its own special charm and character quietly situated within minutes of the city centre.

11 Henrietta Street, Bath BA2 6LL

01225 310472 www.kennard.co.uk

Pratt’s Hotel Built in 1743 by John Wood, Pratt’s Hotel is in a great location to explore the city’s many historic attractions. Full of character rooms, a classic Georgian restaurant and lounges with open fireplaces.

South Parade, Bath BA2 4AB

01225 460441 www.forestdale.com

Royal Crescent Hotel 5 Star Relais & Chateaux Hotel located at the centre of the Royal Crescent.

16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS

01225 823333 www.royalcrescent.co.uk

For more information about accommodation in Bath, visit www. visitbath.co.uk or call Bath Tourist Information Centre on

0906 711 2000 (50p/min).

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Friday 28 September A1

A2

Where’s Wally Parade Starts 5pm Meeting Point: My Small World, Southgate Free but ticket required All Ages!

Opening Night Gala: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 7-8pm Guildhall £7 All Ages!

Saturday 29 September

Diary C5 Making Art with Grahame Baker-Smith

11.30am-12.15pm Holburne Museum £6 10+ C6 Pirates Love Underpants

12noon-12.45pm Guildhall £6 4+ C7 The Maisy Show

12noon-12.45pm Mission Theatre £5 4+ C8 Michael Rosen

1.15-2pm Guildhall £6 5+/family C9 My Hamster is a Genius

1.15-2pm Bath Central Library £5 7+ C10 Duty Calls: Battle of Britain

1.30-2.15pm Guildhall £6 11+ C11 Moshi Monsters

1.30-2.15pm Mission Theatre £5 6+ C12 Art Activity Workshop

1.30-3pm Holburne Museum £12 7+ C13 Who Lives Here with Michael Terry

2-3pm The Paragon School £ 5 3+ C14 Storytime with Winnie the Pooh

2.30-3.15pm Bath Central Library £5 4+ C15 Happy Birthday Bob (The Man on the Moon)

3-3.45pm Guildhall £5 5+ C16 Debi Gliori

3-3.45pm Mission Theatre £5 4+ C17 Darren Shan

3.30-4.30pm Guildhall £6 13+ C18 John Fardell

4-5.15pm Guildhall £5 4-8 C19 Moshi Monsters

4.30-5.15pm Mission Theatre £5 6+ C20 Anthony Browne

4.15-5pm Holburne Museum £6 Family Event C21 KLF: JD Sharpe

5.30-6.30pm Waterstones Costa £5 Teen C22 Martin Brown

5.30-6.30pm Guildhall £6 7+

B1 Axel Scheffler: Pip and Posy

9.30-10.15am Guildhal £5 3+ B2 Ninja Warrior Author: Chris Bradford

10-10.45am Guildhall £6 9+ B3 Simon James

10-10.45am Mission Theatre £5 3+ B4 The Baby’s Catalogue

10-10.45am Bath Central Library £5.50 2+ B5 Julia Donaldson

11am-12noon The Forum £7 4-9 B6 Peppa Pig

11.30am-12.15pm Mission Theatre £6 3+ B7 Ali Sparkes

11.30am-12.15pm Bath Central Library £5 7+ B8 The Fantastic Roald Dahl

12.15-1pm Guildhall £6 7+ B9 Tilly and Friends

12.15-1pm Guildhall £5 3+ B10 Peppa Pig

1-1.45pm Mission Theatre £6 3+ B11 Gill Lewis

1-1.45pm Bath Central Library £6 8+ B12 The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

1.45-2.30pm Guildhall £6 8+ B13 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

2.30-3.15pm Mission Theatre £5.50 2+ B14 Andy Stanton

3-4pm Guildhall £6 7+ B15 Graphic Novels Workshop

2.30-4.30pm Bath Central Library £12 10+ B16 The Very Hungry Caterpillar

4-4.45pm Mission Theatre £5.50 2+ B17 KLF: Exploring the World

4.15-5pm Guildhall £6 Teen B18 Meet Duncan Titmarsh

5.30-6.30pm Guildhall £6 6+ B19 Cathy Cassidy

5.45-6.30pm Guildhall £6 9+

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What on Earth: Why Do People Play Sport?

10-11am Waterstones Shop £6 8+ Sing Something Smelly with Sir Charlie!

10.30-11.30am Guildhall £6 4-7 Calling all Wimpy Kid fans?

10.30-11.15am Guildhall £5 7+ The Peter Rabbit Puppet Show 10.30- 11.10am Mission Theatre £5 4-7

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Meet Monty and Milli!

10.30-11.15am Bath Central Library £5 4 and under Tilly’s Moonlight Fox 4-5.15pm Guildhall £5 8+ KLF Cover Star Cathy Brett 6-7pm Waterstones Costa £5 Teen Doctor Who 7.30-8.30pm Guildhall £7 Teen/Adult Kathryn White 10.30-11.15am Bath Central Library £5 4 and under How Dinosaurs Really Work 4.30-5.15pm Bath Central Library £5 6+ KLF: Beyond The Hunger Games 6-7pm Guildhall £6 Teen KLF: Moira Young and Sophie McKenzie 7.30-8.30pm Guildhall £6 Teen

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Dragon Stew and Smelly Peas!

10.30-11.15am Bath Central Library £5 4 and under Dinosaur Zoom!

4.30-5.15pm Bath Central Library £5 3+ KLF: Sarra Manning 6-7pm Waterstones Costa £5 Teen New Voices: Writing for Children and Teenagers 7.30-8.30pm Guildhall £7 Teen/Adult

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Bramble the Brave 10.30-11.15am Bath Central Library £5 4 and under KLF: Sally Gardner 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa £5 Teen Gastronaut Stefan Gates 7-8pm Guildhall £7 8+/Family

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Make Your Own Colouring Book 10.30-11.15am Bath Central Library £5 4 and under Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventures!

5-6pm Guildhall £6 5+ KLF: Andrew Hammond 6–7pm, Waterstones Costa £5 Teen We Bought a Zoo 7-8pm Guildhall £6 7+/Family KLF: Johan Harstad 7-8pm Guildhall £5 Teen

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Beast Quest 9.30-10.15am Guildhall £6 7+ Lauren St John 10-10.45am Guildhall £6 8+ Dear Zoo 10.15-10.50am Bath Central Library £5.50 3+ Jez Alborough 11-11.45am Holburne Museum £5 6-7 Draw Horrid Henry and Friends with Tony Ross 11.15am-12noon Guildhall £6 5+ Origami Yoda 11.30am-12.15pm Guildhall £5 9+ Me, The Queen and Christopher 11.30am-12.15pm Bath Central Library £5 6+ Michael Morpurgo 12noon-1pm The Forum £6.50 & £7.50 8+ Mermaid Magic with Liz Kessler 1-1.45pm Guildhall £6 9+ Mr Men 1-1.45pm Bath Central Library £5.50 3+ KLF: Doing Crime 2-3.30pm Holburne Museum £12 Teen Simon Mayo and Itch the Element Hunter 2-3pm Guildhall £6 10+ Finding Ingo with Helen Dunmore 2.30-3.15pm Guildhall £5 9+

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Super Gwyneth Rees 2.30-3.15pm Bath Central Library £5 8+ Steve Bloom’s Big Cat Diaries 2.30-3.30pm Holburne Museum £6 7+ The Adventures of Achilles 4-5.15pm Guildhall £7 8+ Mr Men 4-4.45pm Bath Central Library £5.50 3+ Lauren Child 4.15-5pm Guildhall £6 9+ Rumble in the Jungle 4.30-5.15pm Holburne Museum £5 3+ Anthony Horowitz 5.45-6.45pm The Forum £6.50 & £7.50 10+ Ask Lorna Live!

7.45-8.45pm Guildhall £6 Adults

Sunday 7 October K1 Fireman Sam!

10.30-11.15am Guildhall £5.50 3+ K2 Nature Adventures

10.30-11.15am Guildhall £6 7+ K3 Hugless Douglas with David Melling

10.30-11.15am Holburne Museum £5 4+ K4 The Great Explorer: Chris Judge

11.30am-12.30pm The Paragon School £ 6 5-8 K5 Vincent Van Gogh Art Worshop

12noon-1.30pm Holburne Museum £12 8+ K6 Whizz Along with Winnie and Korky Paul

12.30-1.15pm Guildhall £5 5+ K7 Young Sherlock Holmes

12.30-1.15pm Guildhall £6 10+ K8 Everything’s Rosie

1-1.45pm Bath Central Library £5 3+ K9 Tarzan: The New Jungle Warrior

1.30-2.15pm The Paragon School £5 8+ K10 Rainbow Magic

2-2.45pm Guildhall £5 6+ K11 Jo Lodge

2.15-3pm Holburne Museum £5 4+ K12 Michelle Paver

2.30-3.30pm Guildhall £6 10+ K13 Everything’s Rosie

2.30-3.15pm Bath Central Library £5 3+ K14 The Stick Book

3.30-4.30pm The Paragon School £6 6-10 K15 Mark Walden

3.45-4.15pm Guildhall £6 10+ K16 Happy Birthday Babar!

4-4.45pm Waterstones Shop £5 5+ K17 Martin Brown’s Cartoon Workshop

4-6pm Holburne Museum £12 10+ K18 Steve Cole in Action!

5.15-6pm Guildhall £5 7+ K19 Closing Night Gala:

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again!

5.15-6pm Guildhall £6 8+

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