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Pre-Festival - Thursday 13th

Friday 14th

Saturday 15th

2011 Programme

at a glance

TALKids

Michael Rosen

Players Theatre         Sunday     11.00am               £5.00

                        

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, he is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He is a familiar voice to BBC listeners and is currently presenting Word of Mouth, the magazine programme that looks at the English language and the way we use it. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books & poetry

Robert Duncan

Christchurch Gallery   Session 1 : 10.00am til 12 noon    £5

                        or  Session 2 : 2.00pm til 4.00pm

 

Draw your own Cartoons

 

What Robert really really likes to do is create relevant, wise and witty drawings and cartoon strips for advertising,

books, newspapers, brochures, and websites.

 

For the Festival this year, he will be running two

workshops for younger artists, sharing his skills in

his own unique style

©JAMIE HUGHES

Sunday 16th

Workshops

Christchurch Memorial Hall     Saturday 11.00am        £3.00

                        

“Puffin Peter and Friends” Award-winning illustrator and author Petr Horacek enthralls and entertains with his vibrant performance. Using his wonderful picture books, especially the fabulous new "Puffin Peter", Petr amazes and amuses our younger readers.

 

From small to 11 years   (Children must be accompanied - adults get in free)

 

Please note : This talk is at 11.00am (not 10.00am as printed in the brochure)

Petr Horacek

Linda Newbery brings us “Lob “ a Green Man – an ancient nature spirit and garden helper.  When Lucy finally manages to catch a fleeting glimpse of Lob, she is entranced and delighted to share her Grandpa's secret. But when Grandpa dies and his home is sold Lucy is heartbroken. What follows is a journey through the seasons tracing Lucy's life after Grandpa's death and Lob's search to find a new garden home
Aimed at children aged 7-10
(all children must be accompanied by a parent )
Thame Library Saturday 15th October 2.30pm
This is a TALExtra
event and is free
with a ticket.
Petr welcomes children of all ages to his talks. He is a gifted communicator.