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Do you have a toddler prone to tantrums or a creative preschooler? We have just the events for you this weekend at Storytale Festival!

🐯 3.45-4.30pm Saturday 24th: Tame Your Inner Tiger!
In this interactive session that focuses on emotions, @rea_mm will read Don’t Intrude on my Mood! then discuss the images, colours, words and expressions in the story and act out parts of the book with the children.

🐊 11.30am-12.15pm Sunday 25th: Stories and Crafts with Yasmeen Ismail
Get ready for some fun storytelling and a snappy craft activity with author and illustrator @yasmeeny! Inspired by the book The Family Quiz by Robert Tregoning and illustrated by Yasmeen, you’ll be making paper crocodiles to take home.

We can promise a warm welcome out of the gloomy October half term weather and lots of entertainment for youngsters and their grown-ups. Our full lineup, more information and how to book can be found on our website. ✨

#childrensfiction #WhatsOnBristol #bristolparents #bristolfestivals #creativekids

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We have lots of brilliant events for families with younger children across the festival weekend. Which ones will you choose?

📚 Storytime with the Creator of JoJo & GranGran with @laurahallain (Saturday, for ages 3-7+)

🏴‍☠️ Shiver Me Timbers Storytime! with @katiescorahwrites (Saturday, for ages 2-5)

🐅 Tame Your Inner Tiger! with @rea_mm (Saturday, for ages 2-5)

🐊 Stories and Crafts with @yasmeeny (Sunday, for ages 0-5)

Join us on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October at We The Curious. To find out more and book head to our website (link in bio). 🎉

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Felt like time for a 2026 photo dump

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end of summer cuties / slightly out of focus film test subjects 😌

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Don’t Intrude on my Mood! is a book about a little cat who throws a big tantrum! As a result of his fiery temper, he rants and raves and rants some more – only to be interrupted by his mother, who has some unexpected news…

In this interactive session, children’s author @rea_mm will raise the questions: What are emotions? Can you name a few? Can you remember a time that you got very angry? When you get angry, what happens to your body? How do you feel?

Rea will read Don’t Intrude on my Mood! and, with the children’s help, discuss the images, colours, words and expressions conveyed in the story. Everyone will have the chance to join her in acting out parts of the book.

Rea is an award-winning children’s author, who is passionate about telling stories full of heart and humour.

Born and brought up in Bombay with a voracious appetite for company, she adored books and food in equal measure. Like most grown-ups, she juggles many responsibilities, such as being an English and Drama teacher, a freelance writer, actor and voice-over artist.

Her stories are full of funky hairdos, grumpy kittens, and Spanish soap dishes. It’s hard work being this silly, but someone’s got to do it.

🐅 Saturday 24th October, 3.45pm, We The Curious
🐅 Suggested age: 2-6 years
🐅 Find out more and book via our website (link in bio).

#picturebooks #bristoleventsforkids #bristolparents #halftermfun #whatsonbristol

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I am very BIG in St John’s Wood 🤣

Recent work for @barclaysuk

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We’re overwhelmed and excited by the fact that so many of you have RSVP’d for Tuesday’s event! Very excited to welcome everybody who signed up, but unfortunately we’re now at capacity. We’ll be planning more Hammock events very soon so stay tuned, and check out the revised, stellar list of readers we have in store for you in slide two.

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Here are more details of our London launch event, that’s only five days away. We’ve got some very exciting readings, conversations and more planned. Very limited RSVP spots remaining, so please message us for the link!

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Struggling to help your child deal with your 'big feelings'? If you are feeling as frustrated as your child is, then these books are a god-send! Each one of these books have helped me have difficult conversations with my boys. Trust me, they really help! Find them all on www.motherofreaders.in!

This is a book that reiterates that you will be there for your child, no matter what. It is kind and gentle and comforting -- a book that will bring your child and you closer together.

Can moms really love more than one child? Well, Nisha thinks her mom loves their pet crow, Kiki more than she does Nisha! Can Nisha deal with her larger than life feelings?

It can be so frustrating for little ones when they lose their patience! This book teaches them how to deal with that big feeling in an adorable way!

How do you explain issues adults have to children? What's worse when these issues involve divorce and childcare? Award-winning book Ammu and the Sparrows is a book that approaches difficult issues in a nuanced, gentle manner.

Anger can get the better of anyone so when Avi realises the Anger monster can't climb his favourite Borsali tree, he seeks refuge there every time he feels himself getting angry. Beautiful book and a family favourite!

Child afraid of the dark? Tara is too! But her friend, Dinosaur needs a drink of water at night and it's up to Tara to face her fears! This wordless, pop-up book will have you in awe!

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Every bookshelf deserves a little more rainbow!

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating stories by Indian authors that encourage kindness, self-expression, acceptance, and belonging.

As children encounter a rich diversity of voices, experiences, and lives on the page, they discover an important truth: there is no single way to live, belong, or love. Because the best stories don’t tell children what to think, they help them understand one another.

Post by intern @mendha.tashi

(And we’d like to add:
Because Pride isn’t just a month—it’s a reminder to celebrate diversity, nurture empathy, and create communities where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcome.)

#kahanitree #mumbaichildrensbookstore #kahanitreerecommends #pridemonth #indiankidlit

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was going to make a sensible publishing announcement.

But….Subha Kapoor, the star of The Absolutely True Confessions of a Funny Girl found the password to this account...

CONFESSION:
I have officially been ANNOUNCED.

Like, in The Bookseller.

Which is basically the publishing version of someone opening my limo door and shouting, ‘Subha Kapoor, your public awaits!’

No biggie.

Except it is a VERY BIGGIE.

Because HELLO?! The Absolutely True Confessions of a Funny Girl has been acquired by Bloomsbury Children’s Books and is coming in January 2027.

I’ve been brought to life by my two faves - Rea Malhotra-Mukhtyar who does the words and
Nishka Fialoke who does the pictures.

And can we discuss THE PACKAGE? I’ve seen it (you haven’t) and it’s just👌🏽

Why - exactly - is January so far anyway? Who even likes Summer? I guess we’re all going to have to wait…

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What you want ➡️ What you get..

Before a brush touches the face, I want to get to know you:
• What makeup do you actually like?
• What don’t you like?
• What makes you feel confident?
..and more!

Natural, bronzed skin, winged liner, no heavy extras that make you feel unlike yourself. Brief understood!✨

Thanks for being my gorgeous muse @rea_mm 💛

#LondonMUA #LondonMakeupArtist #NaturalMakeupArtist #SoftGlamMakeup #BridalMakeupArtist

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