Stay & Play will be hosting not just a lot of children running around like maniacs, but also the wonderful author Loyce Ojo; she will be performing a reading of her book 'Bath Time' for the enjoyment of the children...and the adults. Jerry Rabbit HATES having a bath. He tells his mum he's going upstairs to wash but never does! One by one his friends, River, Owl and Squirrel, ask him to clean himself but he doesn't listen. Eventually, his laziness teaches him a lesson!
Amanda Kehoe is attending Storytelling time at Barker and Jones in Naas this fine Saturday afternoon. Gather around kids, as you listen to this incredible new author, and with this book gaining momentum and raved about in reviews, Amanda Kehoe's book is one to listen to and definitely one you will want get signed by the author herself. TJ cannot walk or talk, but he still loves to listen and play with his friends. Join him as he shows that disabilities are no barrier to a happy and fulfilling life...
The Kingdom of Puli tells the tale of three generations of the Royal Puli Family. The Pulies are a highly intelligent species that are dog-like in appearance. The Kingdom of Puli is a magical place, mystical horses fly across the sky and gladiators perform battles in the Great Arena. The Royal Family of Puli have magical powers, which are bestowed on them by the highest wizard. They are only allowed to use their magic for good not evil. Any Puli caught practicing evil is banished to Togo: a dark horrible swampland on the borders of the Kingdom. The story begins when the Evil Warlock casts a spell on Prince Ceaser and turns him into an ordinary dog. Then he locks him in an old chest and transports him to earth. A little girl called Lilly finds the chest in her garden shed. Lilly enters in the magical world of adventure and friendship with the Pulies. This spans over three generations of her family. They accompany the Puli princes on exciting quests to save the kingdom from being destroyed by the Evil Warlock. These dangerous quests send them back in time to the medieval England, the Crimean War and to Togo; as they have to bring back important objects that belonged to famous historical figures; for Wizard Merlin to use in a spell to save the kingdom. The reader will be introduced to all the colourful characters from the Kingdom of Puli; Wizard Merlin, General Hercules, King Brutus, Queen Allegra and many others. It is an old fashioned tale of good versus evil that will keep the reader gripped to the story from start to finish. We allow them into the secret kingdom of Puli that is hidden above the clouds where magic exists. Open the book and be transported to a faraway kingdom...
The Real Mary King's Close pays host to author Chris Trotter where he will be signing copies of his book 'The Storyteller'. Have the chance to meet the man behind the fascinating book about one teenager who experiences something more mystical than anything else in this world. It's just another summer holiday at the caravan park, and thirteen-year-old Jamie is feeling unloved, unwanted and thoroughly confused. With a mother who is a recovering alcoholic, an uninterested sister and an aggressive father, he seems to have little to celebrate. But at the park's funfair, a hidden secret comes to light which will change his life forever. Reeling from the disclosure, Jamie stumbles into a never explored area of the park. Here he meets a gypsy whose gift in storytelling might help the teenager make sense of his life. Or is that lives? In this innovative first novel by Christopher Trotter, 'The Storyteller' explores the poignant relationship between siblings, and how, in the cycle of life, there may be more than one chance to make things right. Using a unique blend of traditional fiction and fantasy, Trotter interweaves two tales before bringing them to an uplifting conclusion.
'Tilly the Tiger', the wonderful book by Alex Weintroub will be read to the youngsters, have your questions at the ready kids, because this author has written a fun and entertaining book that you will all love. Meet your new favourite Tiger and all her friends. Tilly the tiger loves her jungle home. There's lush green trees and golden sand. But today it is just TOO HOT! All the water in her lake has dried up! Join Tilly as she searches for water and meets some new friends along the way!
The already highly rated book 'TJ and his Wheelable Chair' is being read at Farrell & Nephew by the author, Amanda Kehoe. TJ cannot walk or talk, but he still loves to listen and play with his friends. Join him as he shows that disabilities are no barrier to a happy and fulfilling life...
The Waterstones in Bournemouth (Arcade) is hosting David P Perlmutter for an event where you'll get to meet the author and get him to sign a copy of your book. A London estate agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law one night, leading to the loss of his driving licence, his job and his home. He decides to visit Spain for a change of scenery but gets more than he bargains for when before long, misfortune, circumstance and a degree of stupidity land him in more trouble than that which brought about his downfall back home. One night in Marbella, armed with more Dutch courage than common sense, he rescues two people from a burning hotel, but in the process is falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail. ‘Aided' by a UK tabloid journalist, whose sole objective is to create shock headlines, David's gripping real life account has had readers leaving 5* reviews on Amazon in their hundreds. ***** Story sinks its claws into you and doesn't let go. ***** Read many books, but this one tops the lot! ***** Best book I've read in a very long time! ***** It should be a movie! ***** I'm reading it for the third time, it's that good!
Come down to meet the author 'Pants Optional', a quirky tale about her life in Iowa up until this point, featuring dating disasters, sibling squabbles and motherhood. Get your books signed by the woman behind it all, Carol L. Steingreaber. In her first autobiography, Pants Optional, Carol Steingreaber offers a hilarious, unrestricted insight into her life thus far in Iowa, USA. The reader is a privileged passenger on the journey, invited to buckle up for the ride as Carol shares her stories from the sibling squabbles of childhood, to cringeworthy dating moments, marriage and various stages of motherhood. Her witty, "tell-it-straight" writing style conjures up images you can't help but laugh at, often accompanied by photos that speak a thousand (usually comical) words. Carol provides the reader with "UNconventional tips" on a whole range of themes such as housework and hospitals, illness and injury, Nerf guns and nudity, safety concerns and sex, friendship, faith and a great many more. Moments of eternal embarrassment are interspersed with flashes of comic/parenting genius, and every reader will find a nugget or three (or twenty!) to inspire them. A cracking read, and highly recommended.