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