We have previously been joined by Neil Gaiman, Vivian French, Cathy Cassidy, Catherine Rayner, and Steve Augarde and will be welcoming a number of others authors. If you’d like to be kept updated with the occasional email about upcoming events, then please join our mailing list.
Mairi Hedderwick
16:00, 02 March 2010
at Christ Church Centre
Sorytelling with Mairi Hedderwick
Mairi Hedderwick is the author and illustrator of the much loved Katie Morag series, the Utterly Otterleys and many other well-loved children's books. Although she was born in Gourock, and attended the Edinburgh College of Art, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland have always been Mairi Hedderwick's true home. Mairi’s island world is delightfully reflected in the imaginary island of Struay where Katie Morag and her family live.
Come along to The Christ Church Centre, opposite The Children's Bookshop, and listen to Mairi read, chat to her about your favourite Katie Morag story, before Mairi signs a copy of your favourite book.
Ticket's are £3 per child, redeemable against a book on the day.
Suggested audience: 3-7
Birthday Party
09:30, 14 November 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
The Children's Bookshop is TWO years old, and we're having a birthday party. Come along to help us celebrate, and meet Maisy Mouse and Winnie the Witch on Saturday, 14th November 2009.
We're giving a 10% discount on everything (except book tokens) throughout the day, and maybe you can snaffle a goody bag too.
Linda Strachan
14:30, 23 July 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Hamish McHaggis and the Clan Gathering
Hamish McHaggis lives in a Hoggle with his friends, Angus a cheeky Pine Marten, Rupert a travelling Hedgehog from Kent and Jeannie the osprey. Together they travel around in their wonderful vehicle, the Whirry Bang, visiting many interesting places in Scotland.
Come along to The Children's Bookshop and listen to Linda read, and chat to her about Hamish McHaggis before Linda signs a copy of your favourite Hamish book.
Suggested audience: 3-7
Julie Hegarty
14:30, 11 July 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Michelle the Scallop
Julie Hegarty grew up on the picturesque coast of South Wales, where her days were spent exploring the rock pools and paddling on the beach. Soon after moving to Edinburgh the character of Michelle the Scallop started to take shape.
Come along to The Children's Bookshop and listen to Julie read, and chat to her about the characters in her books before Julie signs a copy of your favourite Michelle the Scallop book.
Suggested audience: 3-7
The Fidra Gallery
10:00, 11 July 2009
at The Edinburgh Bookshop
Pictures Of Your Imagination
For a long time we have been passionate about beautifully illustrated picture books and during July and August 2009 we are opening a gallery to sell original and limited edition illustration art. The Fidra Gallery will open at 181 Bruntsfield Place, from Saturday 11th July until Saturday 29th August, 2009. Opening hours are 10.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 4.30pm on Sunday.
We have an exciting array of work for sale, so come along and see artwork from some of your favourite illustrated books.
Suggested audience: everyone.
Nicola Morgan
11:00, 20 June 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Deathwatch
Someone is watching Cat McPherson. Is it a young schizophrenic, a retired scientist, or Cat’s ex-boyfriend? Or it could be someone else entirely...
To celebrate the launch of her fantastic new book, Deathwatch, Nicola Morgan will be joining us to sign copies of it and her other books.
Suggested audience: 11+
Lari Don
15:00, 04 April 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Dragon Tales
Lari Don, professional storyteller and author of the wonderfully titled First Aid for Fairies and other Fabled Beasts will be joining us at The Children's Bookshop to tell us her favourite Dragon Tales. Lari will tell us some traditional stories that have inspired her writing.
Suggested audience:7+
Janey Louise Jones
15:30, 21 March 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Princess Poppy
The Children’s Bookshop will be the venue for a Princess Poppy event hosted by Janey Louise Jones, the author of the very successful Princess Poppy books.
Come along in your favourite princess dress and listen to Janey read from her books, and chat to her about your most loved stories and characters before Janey signs a copy of your favourite Princess Poppy book.
Suggested audience: 4-8 years.
Vivian French
15:30, 07 March 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Tiara Club
Vivian French, author of the tremendously popular Tiara Club books will be joining us. Vivian is one of our favourite authors and was a perfect hostess at last year's Tiara Club Party
Vivian will be visiting us to launch her new books in the very popular Tiara Club series. Chat to her about your favourite characters and stories, before getting Vivian to sign a copy of your favourite Tiara Club book.
Suggested audience: 6-9 years.
Catherine Rayner
15:30, 13 February 2009
at The Children's Bookshop
Sylvia and Bird
Catherine Rayner is one of our favourite authors and illustrators. Her first book, Augustus and his Smile, the story of a tiger who wakes one morning to find that he has lost his smile, was one of our best selling books of last year. Catherine will be visiting us to launch new book, Sylvia and Bird, and signing copies of her books.
Suggested audience: toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Debi Gliori
16:00, 05 December 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
The Trouble with Dragons
To celebrate the launch of her fantastic new book, The Trouble with Dragons, Debi Gliori will be joining us to sign copies of it and her other books. The perfect Christmas present - do pop along to join us.
Suggested audience: 3-7
Birthday Party
09:30, 15 November 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
The Children's Bookshop is ONE years old, and we're having a birthday party. Come along to help us celebrate, and meet Kipper the Dog on Saturday, 15th November 2008.
We're giving a 10% discount on everything (except book tokens) throughout the day, and maybe you can snaffle a goody bag too.
Neil Gaiman
17:00, 28 October 2008
at Church Hill Theatre
The Graveyard Book
So far, the (now very well-read) proof copy of Neil Gaiman's new book, The Graveyard Book, has been our favourite book of 2008 and we are delighted to be able to invite you to join us for an evening with Neil Gaiman at the Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh on the 28th October at 7pm to celebrate the launch of The Graveyard Book.
Neil will be reading from the book and talking about it and his other writing, followed by a Question and Answer session. Finally, Neil will sign copies of The Graveyard Book.
Tickets are £5 with £5 off The Graveyard Book on the night, and are available from The Children's Bookshop, 219 Bruntsfield Place; call into the shop or phone us on 0131 447 1917 if you'd like to reserve tickets and order by post.
It's nearly Hallowe'en, so why not come in fancy dress - there might even be a prize for the person who looks as though they've made the most effort!
Suggested audience: older children upwards
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Roald Dahl Day
09:30, 13 September 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
We will be celebrating Roald Dahl Day at The Children's Bookshop on Saturday, 13th September 2008. There will be a 20% discount on all Roald Dahl books throughout the day. And, of course, you can join us in the Roald Dahl Day Challenge.
Suggested audience: everyone.
Simon Bartram
15:00, 26 August 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
Bob's Best Ever Friend
Simon Bartram, author and illustrator of the hugely popular Man on the Moon, Watch Out For Sprouts and Dougal’s Deep Sea Diary, will be joining us. Simon will read from Man on the Moon, followed by the new sequel, Bob’s Best Ever Friend.
Suggested audience: toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Paddington Bear's Birthday
09:30, 21 June 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
As Paddington Bear turns 50 this year we are going to have a party. We will be celebrating Paddington’s birthday all day on Saturday, 21st June 2008. There will be a 10% discount on all Paddington books, with a further 10% if you spend more than £20. And, of course, there will also be marmalade sandwiches available all day.
Suggested audience: everyone.
Steve Augarde
19:30, 08 May 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
Writing for Children
Masses of people would like to write children's books but how easy is it? Acclaimed writer Steve Augarde, mostly recently the creator of The Various trilogy and author of many other children's books, will be here to talk about the joys and problems of writing for children and to give plenty of practical advice on how to get your work in front of agents and publishers. He'll also be taking questions and signing copies of The Various series, including the recently published final part; Winter Wood.
Suggested audience: 12 years to adult.
Lari Don
16:00, 11 April 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts
To celebrate the publication of her first novel First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts, Lari Don is joining us at The Children's Bookshop. Lari will read from First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; tell a traditional story that has inspired her writing and do her absolute best to inspire you!
Suggested audience:7+
Catherine Rayner
11:00, 07 April 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
Harris Finds His Feet
Catherine Rayner's first book, Augustus and his Smile, the story of a tiger who wakes one morning to find that he has lost his smile, is one of our favourite picture books and Catherine has two beautiful new books out she will be visiting us to read from both Posy and Harris Finds His Feet and signing copies of her books.
Suggested audience: toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Cathy Cassidy
17:00, 05 March 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
Lucky Star
Cathy Cassidy, the brilliant author of Dizzy, Indigo Blue and Scarlet will be joining us here, in Edinburgh to talk to you! Cathy will read from her latest book, Lucky Star which is just out in paperback, answer your questions, and tell you about life as an author. Cathy’s books will also be available for purchase and signing on the evening.
Suggested audience: 8-12 years.
Vivian French
16:00, 22 February 2008
at The Children's Bookshop
Tiara Party
The Children’s Bookshop will be the venue for a Tiara Party based on the very successful Tiara Club books by local author Vivian French.
Come along in your favourite party dress and listen to Vivian read from her books, help her to create a new story and decorate your very own tiara before Vivian signs a copy of your favourite Tiara Club book.
Tickets are £2 per child which includes juice and one of our very special Tiara Club cakes! The cost of the ticket is redeemable against one of Vivian’s books.
Suggested audience: 6-9 years.
