See page 74 / 75 for booking details

Tuesday 12 August
events for children
Flower Fairies
AGE 3 – 6 I 10.30am I RBS Imagination Lab I £3.50
Celebrate summer in the garden of the Flower Fairies. Dress as your favourite
fairy, learn the magical secrets of the fairy people and discover the wonders of
the natural world. (Also on 11 Aug for ages 5 – 8)
Story Time
ALL AGES I 12 noon – 12.45pm I RBS Imagination Lab
Free: Tickets available from the Box Office on the day of the event
Daily storytelling to lift the spirit, engage the senses and spark the imagination.
Today: Donnie Henderson Shedlarz.
Joan Lingard
AGE 8 – 12 I 1.30pm I RBS Corner Theatre I £3.50
Ma Bigsby always swore she’d never have more than ten under her roof, but
when Elfie appears on her doorstep there’s no turning back. The launch of a
new novel by Joan Lingard is always cause for celebration – come and hear
all about The Eleventh Orphan.
Jemima Puddleduck and Friends
AGE 4 – 7 I 1.30pm I RBS Imagination Lab I £3.50
All your favourite Beatrix Potter characters are gathering to celebrate
Jemima Puddleduck’s centenary. This delightful interactive puppet show
brings Mr McGregor, Peter Rabbit and all your furry friends to life. Come
and join the fun!
Greek & Roman Mythology
AGE 5 – 10 I 3.00pm I RBS Corner Theatre I £3.50
Join engaging author and storyteller Saviour Pirotta for epic tales of adventure
from classical mythology. Delve into the fascinating legends of Greek heroes,
Roman gods and even Pegasus the flying horse – this is a thrilling ride for fans
and newcomers alike.
A Picture Worth
a Thousand Words
AGE 8 – 14 I 3.00pm – 4.30pm I RBS Workshop Tent I £3.50
Have you ever wondered what a particular painting is all about Artist
Andrew Mackenzie and author James Mayhew will help you explore some
famous paintings and provide inspiration for your own creative writing in
this interactive workshop.
In association with the National Galleries of Scotland
Story Time
ALL AGES I 3.00pm – 3.45pm I RBS Imagination Lab
Free: Tickets available from the Box Office on the day of the event
Daily storytelling to lift the spirit, engage the senses and spark the imagination.
Today: Donnie Henderson Shedlarz.
Stop in the Name of Pants!
TEENS I 5.00pm I ScottishPower Studio Theatre I £3.50
The fabbity-fab Louise Rennison is back! Not only is the wisdomosity of Georgia
Nicolson appearing on the big screen this summer, but her latest confessions
can be heard here, in the flesh, at the Book Festival. You lucky, lucky people.
Come on this laugh-a-minute ride (which will probably include at least one funky
strut of the Viking Disco Inferno Dance)!
Mad About Ladybird
AGE 4 – 7 I 5.00pm I RBS Imagination Lab I £3.50
workshop
Become a lightning-quick detective in this exciting, interactive fact-finding event.
Challenge your powers of perception with the new Ladybird books which are
bursting with all sorts of facts, including the low-down on dinosaurs and
ballerinas, butterflies and pirates. Come and play super sleuth!
Free for all
We have plenty of free events for
visitors – both adults and children.
Every day children can play in our
Activity Corner (at the back of the RBS
Children’s Bookshop) or fill in the
puzzles in our Book Festival activity
booklet. There are also free events
including nursery rhymes, poetry,
storytelling and craft workshops.
Please note: some of these events need
to be booked in advance, while others
are drop-in – check event listings for
more details.
Book now at www.edbookfest.co.uk or 0845 373 5888 See page 74 / 75 for booking details
LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED AFTER THE START OF EVENTS & NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
EVENTS ARE 1 HOUR LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED & TAKE PLACE IN CHARLOTTE SQUARE GARDENS
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