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at Wray Castle 4−6 March 2016 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kidsbookfest Celebrating 150 years of Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter™ © Frederick Warne & Co. 2016.

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at Wray Castle 4−6 March 2016www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kidsbookfest

Celebrating 150 years of Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter™ © Frederick Warne & Co. 2016.

Axel Scheffler & Philip Ardagh The Grunts10.00am ⁄ AGES: 7+

Come and meet the Grunts, everyone’s favourite, if rather disgusting, family. Hear all about their hilarious and unlikely exploits from author Philip Ardagh and

watch illustrator Axel Scheffler live-draw alongside.

Steven Lenton Princess Daisy3.00pm ⁄ AGES: 4+

Three cheers for plucky Princess Daisy! Here’s a princess who won’t wait around to be rescued. Full of laugh-out-loud rhymes and a feisty female lead, Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights isn’t what you might expect from a traditional fairy tale. Come along for

some right royal fun with Steven Lenton!

Sophie Henn We love Pom Pom11.30am ⁄ AGES: 3+

Join bestselling author and illustrator Sophy Henn for a fantastic interactive event featuring everyone’s favourite little panda, Pom Pom. Step into Pom Pom’s world for a fun hour of storytelling, live drawing and arts & crafts. Children (and parents!) will learn how to use shapes to draw Pom Pom’s face and

then make their very own 3D Pom Pom to take home with them. Everyone will leave the event a CHAMPION!

Christopher Lloyd The What on Earth? Giant wallbook11.30am ⁄ AGES: 6 — 106 YEARS OLD

Join Christopher Lloyd where he will be taking his audience on a roller-coaster ride through British History — from the dinosaurs to the present day! His talk will include a giant 8m-long version of his new British History Wallbook Timeline, developed in collaboration with the National Trust, and a

brand new coat of many pockets. Each pocket will contain an object linked to 10 of the most amazing moments in the history of Britain.

Benji Davies The Storm Whale1.30pm ⁄ AGES: 3+

Join award winning author and illustrator Benji Davies, talented creator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island. Learn about how he goes about writing and drawing his

stories, watch him create an amazing scene and join in with a hands-on creative session. Craft and drawing fun for all!

Tracey Corderoy Hubble Bubble1.30pm ⁄ AGES: 6+

Tracey is the author of Hubble Bubble series. Pandora’s granny is (whisper it) a witch! She causes magical mayhem wherever she goes. In these stories,

she brings comic chaos to a televised bake-off, delightful disaster to a school fair and tons of trouble to a stately home!

Steve Antony The Queens Handbag & Please Mr Panda10.00am ⁄ AGES: 3+

Come along and join award-winning author and illustrator Steve Antony as he does interactive storytelling. Follow the Queen as she chases her handbag (stolen by a sneaky swan!) around the UK and learn why Mr Panda needs everyone to be patient! Steve will then teach

everyone how to draw a panda and a corgi. The Magical World of Beatrix Potter — A 150th Anniversary Celebration The Tale of Peter Rabbit3.00pm ⁄ AGES: 2+

Jump right inside Miss Potter’s most famous published story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit! See a live narration by a professional storyteller, who will then involve the audience in brainstorming their very own sequel — where naughty Peter goes missing in Wray Castle! Children and adults alike will be encouraged

to team up with beloved characters such as Mrs Tiggywinkle and Jemima Puddleduck and organise a search party for Peter, writing everything down along the way and seeing how it really feels to step into Beatrix’s shoes as a bestselling author! You’ll then go home with exclusive notebooks in order to further your writing career, and a pack of seeds to honour Beatrix’s horticultural heritage.

The festival author events and play areas are suitable for families with children aged 3 — 11 ¾ (Free admittance for Under 3s sitting on knees).

We’re kicking off on Friday with a Schools Day for local primary school children featuring the fabulous authors Cressida Cowell, Philip Ardagh, Jo Empson, Kate Slater and Steve Antony.

Come and meet your favourite authors and illustrators in our bookable author events on Saturday and Sunday. And you can even meet Peter Rabbit himself! Find your favourite author in the following full programme of author events.

To celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday, the National Trust is hosting its first Children’s Book Festival Weekend at Wray Castle in the Lake District on 4 — 6 March 2016.

Saturday 5th March Saturday 5th March

Join the conversation @NTsouthlakes @NTbooks #kidsbookfest #nationaltrustwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/kidsbookfest

Axel Scheffler & Kate Wilson Pip and Posy10.00am ⁄ AGES: 2+

Pip and Posy are typical toddlers: they are best friends and they have fun... but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and under-standing — and a cuddle — to make things better. Come and hear all about the pair from creator, and Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler. There may even be a surprise appearance from some very special guests!

Book your tickets for the National Trust Children’s Book Festival Weekend today.

The National Trust would like to say a BIG thank you to all the authors, illustrators and publishers who have supported the festival and made it possible.Malcolm Judge

Jonny Jakes Investigates10.00am ⁄ AGES: 6+

Meet Malcolm Judge creature of Meet Jonny Jakes — undercover reporter for banned school newspaper The Woodford Word. Nothing will stop his pursuit of the

truth. Not teachers. Not parents. Not double detention. Learn how to be a undercover reporter as Malcolm creates a newspaper live on stage, he’ll show you how to lay out a paper, write catchy and funny headlines and how to sniff out a story too in this fun, highly interactive and informative event.

Tracey Corderoy & Steven Lenton Shifty McGifty11.30am ⁄ AGES: 3+

Meet Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam — two hapless robber dogs who will steal your heart, even if they aren’t very good at pinching anything else! Tracey Corderoy brings these thieving canines and their story of crime, cakes and bungled burglaries to life, with the help of illustrator Steven Lenton’s live drawing — a

MUST for dog-lovers everywhere.

Benji Davies The Storm Whale11.30am ⁄ AGES: 3+

Join award winning author and illustrator Benji Davies, talented creator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island. Learn about how he goes about writing and drawing his stories, watch him create an amazing scene and join in with a hands-on creative session. Craft and drawing fun for all!

The Magical World of Beatrix Potter — A 150th Anniversary Celebration The Tale of Peter Rabbit1.30pm ⁄ AGES: 2+

Jump right inside Miss Potter’s most famous published story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit! See a live narration by a professional storyteller, who will then involve the audience in brainstorming their very own sequel — where naughty Peter goes missing in Wray Castle!

Children and adults alike will be encouraged to team up with beloved characters such as Mrs Tiggywinkle and Jemima Puddleduck and organise a search party for Peter, writing everything down along the way and seeing how it really feels to step into Beatrix’s shoes as a bestselling author! You’ll then go home with exclusive notebooks in order to further your writing career, and a pack of seeds to honour Beatrix’s horticultural heritage.

Phoenix Comics The greatest comic making show on earth!1.30pm ⁄ AGES: 7+

Join Phoenix Comics for a world of epic stories, awesome plots along with the odd monster or two! This high energy show is one for the whole family. Would you like to draw cartoons or

even learn how to be a Phoenix Comic illustrator? Come along to a Phoenix Comic workshops and find out how.

As well as the bookable author events, we have a fantastic range of activities on-site at Wray Castle. Join in the craft-making, storytelling, quiz, face-painting and Squirrel Nutkin raft-building with our National Trust rangers. Lounge in our Phoenix Comics chill-out room or have a stroll in the castle grounds beside Windermere. There’s something for everyone, all ages welcome from toddlers to grannies and grandads!

To celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday, the National Trust is hosting its first Children’s Book Festival Weekend at Wray Castle in the Lake District on 4 — 6 March 2016.

Sunday 6th March Sunday 6th March

Join the conversation @NTsouthlakes @NTbooks #kidsbookfest #nationaltrustwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/kidsbookfest

The National Trust would like to say a BIG thank you to all the authors, illustrators and publishers who have supported the festival and made it possible. Front Cover illustration; Axel Scheffler, Cressida Cowell, Benji Davies, Sophy Henn, Steve Antony, Jo Empson, Christopher Lloyd, Kate Slatter, and Steven Lenton. Back Cover illustration; Benji Davies, Jo Empson, and Kate Slatter. Beatrix Potter™ © Frederick Warne & Co. 2016. Designed by Charles Watkins. © National Trust 2016. The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846.