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Children's Christmas Show with Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo!

Kick start the festive season and join the world-famous illustrator Axel Scheffler as he reads his fabulous new creation with author Julia Donaldson “Jonty Gentoo – the Adventures of a Penguin” as well as much-loved 'Stick Man' and everyone's favourite 'The Gruffalo'.

Saturday 30th November at St Stephen's Church in Twickenham

Show 1: 9.30am – 10.10am (followed by a book signing)
Show 2: 12pm – 12.40pm (followed by a book signing) - SOLD OUT

Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime. Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)

Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

Axel will also be drawing his most famous characters, such as The Gruffalo and Stick Man so come along and inspire your little ones to love books and open up their world of imagination this Christmas. All drawings will be auctioned after the event.

These one-off events last approximately 40 minutes and will be followed by signing books, making it great opportunity to buy some unique Christmas gifts for children.

Please Note: Axel will only sign books bought at the event.

Tickets:
£14 (plus booking fee)*

Tickets are limited so get yours quickly before they go!

Suitable for children from 3 years.

Do your Christmas shopping with us and support your local nature and heritage conservation charity!

There will be plenty of books as well as unique, limited-edition prints and Christmas cards illustrated by Axel available to purchase at the event.

All profits support Habitats & Heritage - Twickenham based charity that offers many opportunities for people to get involved with conservation and heritage projects across south and west London.

* All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. All accompanying adults must purchase their own ticket, e.g. a parent and child would need two tickets. 

No refunds available

If you have any questions about the event, please email lucia@habitatsandheritage.org.uk.

Location

St Stephen's Church
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2PD

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