Booka Bookshop - children`s holiday activities

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A Morning with Konnie Huq Tuesday 6th August at 11am  (doors open 10.15am) at The Lion Quays Hotel, Oswestry Tickets: ú15 Admits One Child & One Adult with signed book (Includes a signed hardback copy of Cookie)  & ú5 Additional Adult/Child. Tickets available from the bookshop, or purchase online (with booking fee). Get ready to meet Cookie Haque û funny, science obsessed and ready to take on the world! Join author, broadcaster and much loved former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq as she introduces you to Cookie and her adventures in the first of a sparking new series for 8-12 year olds. With live draw-alongs, brain busting quizzes and games galore û prepare for non-stop comedy fun at this celebratory book launch event! Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World is published on 8th August. With rave reviews from David Walliams, Charlie Higson, Jacqueline Wilson, David Baddiel, and Dawn French we feel sure that this new series written and illustrated by Konnie will be a huge hit. WeÆre so excited to be hosting this event with Konnie to celebrate the launch of æCookieÆ û donÆt miss this to see and meet her and get your signed copy!   æSmart, funny and full of warmth, just like its authorÆ David Walliams æEverybodyÆs going to fall in love with Cookie. SheÆs clever and funny and just canÆt seem to get anything rightÆ Charlie Higson Friday 16th August 11am Upstairs at Booka 'Let the Sun Shine!' Join experienced primary teacher Sue as she shares some brilliant books for babies and toddlers in a relaxed and friendly environment to give your little ones the bug for reading this summer. This is a free drop in session for parents & toddlers upstairs at Booka - we'd love to see you!  Our next get-together will be on Friday 13th September as we explore the theme 'Our Wonderful World'

Creative Writing Workshop Wednesday 7th August 2.30 - 3.30pm Upstairs at Booka Calling all budding authors! Join experienced primary teacher Sue for a Roald Dahl themed creative writing workshop and let your imagination take you to exciting new places. Create terrific heroes, revolting villains and exhilarating plots in your very own phizz-whizzing story! Choose from three Roald Dahl creative writing books to take home. Tickets ú9 (includes book & refreshment) Summer Crafternoon Sunday 11th August 2.00-3.00pm Upstairs at Booka Join Becca for a holiday crafternoon and storytime - share in this charming picture book, then create your very own rocket ship! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. He struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself! Can one tiny penguin get there alone? Or will Orville find that sometimes you need a little help from your friends? Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings with this whimsical tale, sure to delight both children and parents.    Tickets ú3 (includes a 10% off voucher)   Suitable for ages 4+  Eco Club Pop-Up Wednesday 14th August  2.30 - 3.30pm  Upstairs at Booka Get creative & tackle waste in our Pop-Up Eco Club! Discover the wonders of our environment & how YOU can make a difference, then create your very own tote bag from an old t-shirt. Everyone attending will receive a copy of the Little Book for Big Changes; packed with over 100 puzzles, games, craft activities, experiments and tips, this engaging activity book is full of fun and creative ideas to help look after our planet û and each other! Together we can make the world a happier, healthier place. Please bring a t-shirt you would like to transform.   Tickets ú9 (Includes book & refreshment) STEM Pop-Up Workshop Wednesday 21st August 2.30 - 3.30pm upstairs at Booka   Explore, discover & invent! Stretch your science and engineering brains to experiment with paper, solve problems, design and create. Test your ingenuity skills to build a load bearing structure, and choose from two fantastic Usborne STEM books to take home.   Tickets ú9 (includes book & refreshment)

It was such a pleasure to host author Phil Earle on Tuesday 2nd July for visits to Holy Trinity and Ellesmere Primary School for the launch of his riotously funny new book Get Me Out of Here, co-written with Andy McNab. Hilarity and heart, plus an unfortunate nettle related loo roll incident... make this perfect summer reading for fans of Tom Gates and David Walliams. Phil entertained & inspired us, reminding us that everyone can be a reader, it just takes the right book! Thanks to Holy Trinity & Ellesmere Primary for having us, and to Phil for a wonderful visit. Signed copies of Get Me Out of Here are available at the shop. Our Summer Reads...  Year 3/4 - We Won an Island by Charlotte Lo Year 5/6 - Swimming Against the Storm by Jess Butterworth Teen - Check Mates by Stewart Foster YA - The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods by Emma Barr Crossover - The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill If you would like to join one of our book clubs in September, pop into the shop or email us to register your interest!