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| At a loss for what to do to keep you or your little monsters entertained this half term? Guardian Children's books is exactly what you need. Here are our picks of events up and down the country to help you keep this hair-raising holiday firmly under wraps… | At a loss for what to do to keep you or your little monsters entertained this half term? Guardian Children's books is exactly what you need. Here are our picks of events up and down the country to help you keep this hair-raising holiday firmly under wraps… |
| Here's our 10 best: | Here's our 10 best: |
| October 25 - Exeter: Meg Rosoff & Mal PeetFans of these two huge YA authors are going to love this one! Meg Rosoff (How I Live Now) and Mal Peet (Tamar) will be talking all about what they do and will read their fave quotes from their books! You'll also get the chance to ask questions, so come prepared. | October 25 - Exeter: Meg Rosoff & Mal PeetFans of these two huge YA authors are going to love this one! Meg Rosoff (How I Live Now) and Mal Peet (Tamar) will be talking all about what they do and will read their fave quotes from their books! You'll also get the chance to ask questions, so come prepared. |
| October 25 - November 2 - North Hampton/Liverpool/London: Room on the Broom at Tall StoriesFormer Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson worked with Tall Stories so you can take your little ones to watch one of their favourite stories come to life! You can also watch Room on the Broom from Oct 25-26 in North Hampton, Oct 28-30 in Liverpool and Oct 31 - Nov 2 in London. Beautiful storytelling, music and laughter. | |
| October 25 - November 2 - Newcastle: Seven StoriesAs ever, there's absolutely tons going on for little ones over at Seven Stories! Highlights include a very special The Worst Ever Princess Theatre Show on the Oct 25; Room on the Broom Storytime Spooktacular from Oct 26 - Nov 2; and the Mixed-Up Fairy Tale Performance on Nov 1 - 2. Spooky stories, crafts, performances, songs and more to get you in the spirit. | October 25 - November 2 - Newcastle: Seven StoriesAs ever, there's absolutely tons going on for little ones over at Seven Stories! Highlights include a very special The Worst Ever Princess Theatre Show on the Oct 25; Room on the Broom Storytime Spooktacular from Oct 26 - Nov 2; and the Mixed-Up Fairy Tale Performance on Nov 1 - 2. Spooky stories, crafts, performances, songs and more to get you in the spirit. |
| October 27 - 28; October 30 - November 2 - Leeds: Private Peaceful & Peppa Pig at West Yorkshire PlayhouseAre you a massive Michael Morpurgo fan? Why not go to see a special performance of Private Peaceful to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first world war! There are even special pre-show workshops for kids 8+ to help them really understand this amazing story. For younger members, Peppa Pig is also making an appearance from Oct 30 - Nov 2 in Peppa Pig's Big Splash! Expect singing, dancing and lots of water – umbrellas at the ready! | |
| October 28 - Monmouthshire, Wales: The Story Giant at Savoy TheatreGot little ones who love The Story Giant by Brian Patten? Well, this performance is perfect! Watch as this book comes to life in a funny family show, aimed at anyone 7+. | October 28 - Monmouthshire, Wales: The Story Giant at Savoy TheatreGot little ones who love The Story Giant by Brian Patten? Well, this performance is perfect! Watch as this book comes to life in a funny family show, aimed at anyone 7+. |
| October 28 - October 30 - London: StoryStockIf you love books, this is THE place to be this half term! There will be three huge days of festival fun: Michael Morpurgo Day (can we make that a holiday – it would be awesome!), Big Draw Day and Adventure Day! With stars like Judith Kerr, Lauren Child, Gareth Jones, Jamila Gavin and of course Michael Morpurgo, there will be no shortage of things to do. | October 28 - October 30 - London: StoryStockIf you love books, this is THE place to be this half term! There will be three huge days of festival fun: Michael Morpurgo Day (can we make that a holiday – it would be awesome!), Big Draw Day and Adventure Day! With stars like Judith Kerr, Lauren Child, Gareth Jones, Jamila Gavin and of course Michael Morpurgo, there will be no shortage of things to do. |
| October 29 - November 2 - London: The Way Back Home at SouthbankAn adventure using puppets, based on Oliver Jeffers' popular picture book. This show is aimed at kids aged four to eight and brilliantly uses puppets and music to recreate the beautiful story. This event is part of a whole Oliver Jeffers weekend at the Southbank – a huge treat for all ages with a series of talks, sketch offs and mural painting from Oliver plus special guests including Sir Quentin Blake! | October 29 - November 2 - London: The Way Back Home at SouthbankAn adventure using puppets, based on Oliver Jeffers' popular picture book. This show is aimed at kids aged four to eight and brilliantly uses puppets and music to recreate the beautiful story. This event is part of a whole Oliver Jeffers weekend at the Southbank – a huge treat for all ages with a series of talks, sketch offs and mural painting from Oliver plus special guests including Sir Quentin Blake! |
| October 30 - Exeter: Conflict Slam JamFor you older poetry lovers out there, this project is brilliant! You can watch people your age perform poetry they've written, with help of Jared Louche (a poet, musician and visual artist) – all of them have some conflict connection and it would be great if lots of people go and support them! (Who knows, you might be able to read out some of your own scribblings, too…) | October 30 - Exeter: Conflict Slam JamFor you older poetry lovers out there, this project is brilliant! You can watch people your age perform poetry they've written, with help of Jared Louche (a poet, musician and visual artist) – all of them have some conflict connection and it would be great if lots of people go and support them! (Who knows, you might be able to read out some of your own scribblings, too…) |
| Until November 2 - London: Quentin Blake – Inside Stories at the House of IllustrationIf you haven't been to see the Inside Stories exhibit, this is your last chance! It brings together rough copies and finished copies of some of the most famous illustrator's artwork, and really isn't one to miss. | |
| Throughout half-term - London: Little Angel TheatreWere you (or are you still) fans of Fantastic Mr Fox and We're Going On A Bear Hunt? Well if so, head along to the Little Angel Theatre to see these beautiful classics brought to life, Although both shows have been on for a while and We're Going On A Bear Hunt continues after half term, these puppet shows would be perfect to keep the little ones (and not so little ones) entertained for a while. | Throughout half-term - London: Little Angel TheatreWere you (or are you still) fans of Fantastic Mr Fox and We're Going On A Bear Hunt? Well if so, head along to the Little Angel Theatre to see these beautiful classics brought to life, Although both shows have been on for a while and We're Going On A Bear Hunt continues after half term, these puppet shows would be perfect to keep the little ones (and not so little ones) entertained for a while. |
| Also watch out for… | Also watch out for… |
| • The Family Arts Festival runs from 17 October to 2 November 2014 – there are over 4300 events hosted across the UK and with Michael Morpurgo as the festi patron there are loads of booky ones. | • The Family Arts Festival runs from 17 October to 2 November 2014 – there are over 4300 events hosted across the UK and with Michael Morpurgo as the festi patron there are loads of booky ones. |
| • Events at your nearest Waterstones. Keep your eyes open – you might get a chance to meet a fave author! | • Events at your nearest Waterstones. Keep your eyes open – you might get a chance to meet a fave author! |