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Coffee & Vanilla review Bunny and The Pet Itch

  Coffee & Vanilla have given us two fantastic new reviews for The Bunny That Couldn’t Be Found and The Pet Itch.     “Really funny story caused by simple misunderstanding, fully recommended.” 5 out of 5 stars                   “Beautifully illustrated, quick-witted story for kids and adults alike.” 5 out of 5 stars  

Launch of ‘The Black & White Club’

      Saturday 28th September, from 11am: The Leaf  Cafe’ and children’s bookshop. Launch of the ‘The Black and White Club’ with author Alice Hemming storytime and activities. Monday 30th September, 10.30am: Book reading Wednesday 2nd October, 10am: Book reading and craft activity, 2pm Book reading Everyone welcome

Rachel at the Carnival at Hale

This week end in the village of Hale, author Rachel Lyon will be promoting and selling her delightful book, The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale, at the village Carnival. Visitors will be able to buy a signed copy of the book also available on Amazon.  Pictured here is Rachel outside the cottage that  John Middleton lived in from 1580. John was measured at 9ft 3″ tall and slept… Read More »Rachel at the Carnival at Hale

‘Thats Life’ Book Winners

Congratulations to all winners for signed books in ‘That’s Life Book Competition’. The Fearsome Beastie has recently won the ‘Heart of Hawick ‘ Picture book award, and  Grandma Bendy soon will be on the ITV and CITV children’s programe ‘BOOKABOO. The lucky winners are : Heather Greenhalgh, Rossendale  –  Louis Ashby, Coventry  –  Miss J Duncan, Dorchester  –  Jim Houghton, Isle of Man  – Connie Bailey, Skelton  –  Mili &… Read More »‘Thats Life’ Book Winners

Fred in the Liverpool Light Show

Liverpool’s Central Library building will be lit up with an interactive digital display to celebrate its re-opening after a £50m refurbishment. Giant books will be projected onto the facade and whenever a book is chosen from a carousel below, it will appear on the walls with its own animation. The display takes place on 16 and 17 May and the library, which was shut for two years, opens on 17 May.… Read More »Fred in the Liverpool Light Show