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We're very sad to hear of the passing of Jan Pieńkowski. His beautiful books brought so much joy to so many families and children. Here's one of our favourite spreads from 1972's 'Meg's Eggs'.
Today is #nationalsaxophoneday so here's one of our favourite fictional saxophone players - the one and only Lisa Simpson! Can you name any others? (We couldn't...).
It's #BestFriendDay. Here's two of our absolute favourites.
"After I put on my bathing suit, you must not look at me until I get into the water.'
'Why not?' asked Frog.
'Because I look funny in my bathing suit. That is why.' said Toad."
Today's story in our Woodshed theatre is The Two Dragons from @LucyStoryteller at 11:00, 12:30 & 14:30. Upgrade your museum ticket on arrival or book in advance here: https://t.co/qjP3Y03lZ3
Coming up from our friends @TheNorthWall...
The Hug - a digital version of Long Nose Puppets’ latest show - the heart-warming and funny tale of a hedgehog and a tortoise who are both in search of a restorative hug.🤗
Ages: 2-8
Dates: 26-28 March
Tickets: https://t.co/Aj8zlFfhZm
In celebration of the 150th year anniversary of Lewis Carroll's iconic Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, @MacmillanKidsUK have a brand new gorgeous edition by multi-award-winning illustrator @chrisriddell50. Out 24th June: https://t.co/30byml7VOS
Today is #NationalHugDay so what better book to share than The Hug by @eoinmclaughlin and @PollyDunbar Dunbar! Happy Hugging!
Back to school this week? Here's a quote from one of our favourite authors to inspire you: 'So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea'
Making plans for the weekend? Why not visit the brilliant #Wonderland Exhibition @OxonMuseum and explore the magical world of Alice? Venture down the rabbit hole and enjoy tea with the Mad Hatter! Free fun for all the family… https://t.co/quYLKBeMSL #AliceInWonderland
Today in stories: Birth of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, 1787. “The world was to me a secret which I desired to devine.”