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About The Event
Kindness, sharing and reading for fun with Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo
Join bestselling illustrator Axel Scheffler for storytelling, live drawing and more. Illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and many more family favourites, Axel will read stories and draw many of his much-loved characters. He will also share his new book, Kind by Alison Green, a book about kindness illustrated by him and 38 top children’s book illustrators. £1 from every copy of Kind is donated to Three Peas charity who provide support for refugees.
Axel Scheffler is the award-winning illustrator of some of the best-loved children’s books in the world, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, his own Flip Flap and Pip and Posy books. Born in Germany, he lives in the UK and especially likes drawing red squirrels.
Age: 5+
This event will be held in the Festival Marquee on the lawns of the Old Royal Naval College. All attendees, adults and children, must have a valid ticket. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a fee paying adult. The session will be be followed by a book signing.