Sunday 28 April 2019

Booka Bookshop - spring and summer events for children

Dear Blogger

Lots going on at Booka Bookshop.

Meet the Author & Book Signing 
with James Nicol 


Wednesday 22nd May
4.15 - 5.00pm 
Upstairs at Booka

Tickets £3
(redeemable against a copy of any book in The Apprentice Witch series)
Introducing ... THE APPRENTICE WITCH series by James Nicol
We're thrilled to be welcoming best-selling children's author James Nicol to chat about the latest book in his fantastic series, A Witch Come True.

'Arianwyn has fluffed her witch's assessment.

Awarded the dull bronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival, mean girl Gimma – she's sent to protect the remote, dreary town of Lull. But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous mayor's favourite niece – and worse, she opens a magical rift in the nearby forest. As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, a mysterious darkness begins to haunt her – and it's soon clear there's much more than her pride at stake …'

The Apprentice Witch series is an enchanting read, perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Harry Potter or The Worst Witch.

Come and join James as he chats about his spell-binding books which are soon to become a major new television series.

Don't miss this chance to meet the author, be inspired, and find your new favourite read!

Tickets are £3 (redeemable against a copy of any book in the Apprentice Witch series) 

Call us on 01691 662244,
or pop into the shop to book!

Friday 24th May at 11am
Join Sue as she explores the theme of 'Friends & Family' through some brilliant books for babies and toddlers in
a relaxed and friendly environment.
This is a free drop in session
for parents & toddlers upstairs at Booka - we'd love to see you there!
Dyslexia Friendly Pop-Up Book Club
Wednesday 5th June
4pm Upstairs at Booka

Join us for a FREE after school session as we showcase a range of super readable, accessible books to help instil young readers with a passion for stories!

This event is dyslexia friendly and is suitable for reluctant readers, children with ADHD, Autism and visual stress, English as an additional language readers, and children and parents
needing a reading confidence boost.

We will provide a safe space for young readers to step confidently into choosing the right book for them through showcasing some 'super readable' books and a range of strategies and advice for parents.

Refreshments will be provided, and our children's booksellers will be on hand to offer advice and encouragement.

Suitable for ages 7+

This is a free event, please get in touch on 01691 662244 or pop in and see us for more information and to book your place!
 
Summer Crafternoon
Sunday 16th June
2-3pm Upstairs at Booka


Join Becca for a summer crafternoon and storytime - share in this delightful picture book, then create and name your very own sea monster!

Lula lives in a house next to the beach with her family. When they must leave their home to make way for a highway, Lula is desperate to protect the beach and its wildlife, but how will a small girl like her be able to do it? A chance encounter with a magical creature changes everything . . .

A beautiful picture book about the relationship between humans and nature, celebrating the power that children have and how they can make a difference.


Tickets £3
(includes a 10% off voucher)

Suitable for ages 3+ 


Places are limited.
Call us on 01691 66 22 44 or pop into the shop to book!

 
Thanks to everyone who came to our Easter Crafternoon! We all had egg-sellent fun with an Easter themed story-time, egg hunt and fluffy bunny craft activity.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend.
Look out for more details on our upcoming
summer events!


Friday 14th June - Books & Buggies
'Books Everywhere!'
for Independent Bookshop Week


Wednesday 7th August - Creative Writing Workshop
Calling Roald Dahl fans - create terrific heros, revolting villains and exciting plots in your very own phizz-whizzing story!'

Sunday 11th August - Holiday Crafternoon
Storytime & Crafternoon session 

Wednesday 14th August - Eco 'Pop-Up Book Club'
Make a tote-bag from an old t-shirt and learn fun and easy ways to make a difference.

Friday 16th August - Books & Buggies 'Holiday Fun'
Free parent & toddler story time & book showcase

Wednesday 21st August - 'STEM' Science and Invention
Pop-Up Book Club

Creative fun for budding scientists and engineers!