Come and see...

Martin Brown, Emma Dodd,

Heather Dyer, Mererid Hopwood,
Petr Horek, Jonathan Meres,
Lydia Monks, Shoo Rayner,
Eurig Salisbury ...and many more!

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Illustrations by Huw Aaron

Hi everyone!
Welcome everyone to Cardiff Childrens Literature Festival.
Discover new tales, adventures and friends as we begin the third chapter
of this fantastic festival.
With over 50 exciting events to choose from, book lovers from toddlers to teens will be
inspired by some of the best local and national contemporary authors and illustrators
in both English and Welsh. There are even some special events for adults too!
Authors will be making their words and pictures come to life with tales of fantastical
creatures, pooping dinosaurs, crime-solving detectives, wimpy kids and even some big
pants. Come and meet pirates, princesses, rainbow fairies and many more wonderful
characters. Cardiff will be bursting with stories, so bring your imagination and lets turn
the page
Monkey, Pelican, Hyena, Raccoon and Lion
- the Cardiff Childrens Lit Fest Crew

Tickets: 02920 230 130

cardiffchildrenslitfest.com
@CDFKidsLitFest

CDFKidsLitFest

Tue 24 Fri 27 March

FREE School Sessions
During these four days an amazing programme of
high-prole authors, illustrators and poets have been
brought together to offer a series of free events to
school children at a number of city centre venues.
Guests include David Melling, Nicola Davies,
James Campbell, Elen Caldecott, Steven Butler,
Alan Gibbons and Atinuke.
Teachers, for more information on how to
book visit cardiffchildrenslitfest.com
or call 029 20 230 130

Schools
Participation
Leading up to the Festival, primary school children
from across Cardiff and the surrounding areas take
part in workshops in storyboarding, scriptwriting,
poetry and prose. Workshops will be led by writers and
illustrators from Wales.

All sessions last 1 hour unless otherwise stated.

To avoid disappointment please allow adequate travel time between sessions.

Tue 24 March
Creative Writing with Nicola Davies
and Philippa Milnes-Smith
Calling all budding childrens authors, have you got a
childrens book in you? Join author and zoologist Nicola
Davies and top childrens literary agent Philippa MilnesSmith as they share invaluable insider advice on how to
write, and get published.

City Hall
7pm
Adults
English

Philippa Milnes-Smith was Managing Director of Penguin

Childrens Books for many years and Nicola combines her
love of nature with writing to create award-winning picture
books and ction. Both will talk about their experience,
answer questions, give top tips on creating the best stories
and share industry secrets on how to get work published.

Wed 25 March
Professor Sioned Davies:
The Welsh Alice
Alices Adventures in Wonderland is known throughout the
world, but what happens to Alice when she migrates from
one language to another? Professor Sioned Davies from
Cardiff University explores how Alice becomes Alys in
20th Century Welsh translations of this childrens classic.
City Hall
7pm
Adults
English

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Thur 26 March
A Celebration of the work of
T Llew Jones

City Hall
7pm
Adult
Welsh

This special evening will be dedicated to the most

prolic and popular Welsh childrens writer, T. Llew
Jones. Friends, publishers and writers will share their
memories about the author and we will ask what place is
there for Barti Ddu and Twm Sin Cati on our childrens
bookshelves today and in the future.

Sat 28 March
Storytelling with Atinuke
Nigerian storyteller Atinuke is the
author of the Anna Hibiscus picture
books and the No. 1 Car Spotter early
reader series, which deal with universal
childhood themes of growing up
against the backdrop of an African
setting. Join her for a storytelling
session where she will conjure the
sights, sounds and hustle and bustle of
life in Africa as she describes the
adventures of an inquisitive young girl
called Anna Hibiscus.

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

10am
3+
3
English

With thanks to Walker Books

Under 12s must be accompanied by a paying adult to all events

Sat 28 March

Cardiff Story Learning Suite

10am
4+
3
English

Storytelling with Petr Horek

The award-winning Czech illustrator Petr
Horek is the author of a variety of charming
picture books for children, including Puffin
Peter, Silly Suzy Goose, Elephant, and The
Mouse Who Ate the Moon. Join him for this
storytelling session and watch him bring his
characters to life as he live draws.
With thanks to Walker Books

Horrible Histories
with Martin Brown
Join Horrible Histories illustrator Martin
Brown for his action-packed show full of jokes,
drawing and fantastic facts. Martin will reveal
secrets about illustrating the bestselling
series and show the audience how everyone
can draw. Written by Terry Deary and
illustrated by Martin Brown, Horrible
Histories has been lling childrens
heads with foul facts since 1993. The
series is also now a BAFTA award-winning
CBBC show and stage show, with around
100 books ranging from the Savage Stone
Age to the Terrifying Twentieth Century.
With thanks to Scholastic Childrens Books

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff
11am
7+, English
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Sat 28 March

City Ha
ll
11am
5+
Welsh

Morgan Tomos
Alun yr Arth Picnic

Bring your favourite teddy-bear to meet Alun the

Bear. The author of the popular Alun the Bear series
of books, Morgan Tomos will read you stories about
Aluns latest adventures, and will help you draw your
own picture of the famous little bear.

Cardiff Castle, Undercroft

12pm
8+
3
English

Monster Odyssey
with Jon Mayhew
How long is the largest squid in the world? How
wide were the jaws of the biggest shark EVER?

Find out these answers and lots more about

dinosaurs, monsters and creatures from the deep in this fun and
interactive event. Jon is mad about monsters and will tell the audience
all about his favourite beasts, the creatures who inspired him and may
even get the audience to help him create a weird and wonderful new
creation. Sure to inspire young writers and monster fanatics alike!
With thanks to Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Find Your Own Path:

Creative Writing
Workshop with Angie
Sage (90 mins)

Cardiff Story Learning Suite

12pm
9+
5
English

Calling all future writers! Join the

award-winning fantasy author of Septimus Heap, Angie Sage, for an intimate chance to
get some writing tips from a bestselling author. Angie will tell you all about how she gets
ideas, creates worlds and builds characters as well as sharing some tips for when you get
stuck. A brilliant opportunity for new and developing writers. Please note this session is
an hour and a half long. With thanks to Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Sat 28 March
Lleuad yn Olau with
Eurig Salisbury
Who remembers the stories about the
golden arm, or the terrifying hairy man?
Come prepared to be frightened by stories
from the folk story collection, Lleuad yn
Olau, in the company of Eurig Salisbury.
In the centenary year of T Llew Jones, the
author of the book and one of the most
popular Welsh childrens authors
therell be a chance for you to
write and illustrate your own
scary story.

lery
Cardiff Story Gal
12pm
8+
3
Welsh

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Show

A must for all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans and great
family entertainment. Host Alastair Watson brings
the books to life with fun activities including The
Wimpy Kid Draw-Along and The Wimp Wars!
Quiz. The event also includes exclusive clips of
author Jeff Kinney talking about the books, his
involvement in the lms and showing how he
draws the characters.

City Ha
ll
1pm
8+
English

(All those who purchase a book on the day will be eligible for it to
be stamped with an exclusive Wimpy Kid Show stamp).

All sessions last 1 hour unless otherwise stated.

To avoid disappointment please allow adequate travel time between sessions.

Sat 28 March
Learn to draw with Lydia Monks!
Join award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks for
some fun with Mungo Monkey and his friends!
Learn all about the star of Lydias fun colourful
and exciting lift-the-ap series, and his different
adventures from birthday parties, to going to
school, to riding on a train! Lydia will be
doing live drawing and leading a how-todraw activity so you can take away your
Reardon Smith Theatre,
very own work of art!
National Museum Cardiff
With thanks to Egmont Childrens Books

From St David's Hall

1pm
7+
English
3

1pm
5+ English

Dan Anthony
The Library of Dreams Walk
This hunt for dreams takes a group of intrepid young writers
and readers on a journey into the unknown, right in the middle
of Cardiff.

Steve, the hero of Dans new series Steves Dreams (Firey Press),
needs a new dream. But nothings coming. We begin our search for
new dreams where Steves starts his high up on the roof. Our journey
takes us from the rooftop of the St Davids Hall, through Cardiffs most
dreamy spots to Cardiffs
Central Library which, for
one day, will become The
Library of Dreams, the
place where Steves Dreams tales get cooked.
The Library of Dreams is the most imaginative
place imaginable here you can hear a sneak
preview of the new Steves Dreams story and
make anything happen.

Sat 28 March
Sgleinior Lleuad with Caryl Lewis
Sgleinior Lleuad is a beautiful book illustrated by
artist Valriane Leblond. It tells the story of Byrti and
Bwbw who spends their time polishing
the moon. But what happens when they
decide not to do their job? The author
Cardiff C
astle Und
of the book, Caryl Lewis, will take you
ercroft
2pm
on a journey to Byrti and Bwbws
4+
world, where youll have to help her to
Welsh
nd the little mouse thats hiding
3
somewhere in the room!

Storytelling with
Petr Horek

Cardiff Story Gallery

2pm
4+
English
3

The award-winning Czech illustrator Petr

Horek is the author of a variety of
charming picture books for children,
including Puffin Peter, Silly Suzy Goose,
Elephant and The Mouse Who Ate the
Moon. Join him for a storytelling session
and watch him bring his characters to
life as he lives draws.
With thanks to Walker Books

Under 12s must be accompanied by a paying adult to all events

Sat 28 March

City Ha
ll
2pm
8+
English

Paul Magrs, Lost on Mars

Join Paul Magrs as he celebrates 20 years
publishing ction. He will be talking about his
newest book Lost on Mars which tells the story
of Lora and her family, third generation human
settlers on the red planet who are struggling to
survive in incredible circumstances. When her
father and grandmother disappear Loras family
is driven out to seek a new life across the plains.

Steve and Mo's

Abominablely Fintastic
Gobstopping Stories

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff
3pm
7+ English
4

Join Mo O'Hara, author of the

hilarious My Big Fat Zombie
Goldfish series, and Steve
Hartley, author of the bonkers
Oliver Fibbs series as they team
up for what promises to be a
not-to-be-missed event.
Warning! May contain; silliness,
big pants, bad jokes, dressing
up, crazy quizzes, and other
stuff.
With thanks to Macmillan Children's Books

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Under 12s must be accompanied by a paying adult to all events

Sat 28 March
Shoo Rayner,
Illustrated
Storytelling

Cardiff
Story L
earning
3pm
Suite
6+
English

Join Shoo Rayner, author of The Ginger Ninja, Monster Boy, Axel
Storm, and Viking Vik, to hear the story of how his new character
Harri got his own baby Dragon, and learn how to draw dragons,
Just like Harri! Shoo believes that drawing is just as important as writing and loves to
encourage children, (and adults) to pick up a pencil and draw...

Angie Sage

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

Come along and meet Angie Sage,

4pm
author of the bestselling Septimus
8+
Heap series, as she introduces you to
3
English
a brand new character, Alice
TodHunter Moon. PathFinder is the
story of Tods adventures to nd the
truth about her history and discover the magyk within her. Tods
adventures are set in the same world as Septimus Heap and along
the way she may just run into some familiar characters.
With thanks to Bloomsbury Children's Books

Heather Dyer, The Flying Bedroom

Elinors bedroom can y. It takes her to visit pirates, a faraway
island, the theatre, the moon... Elinor never knows where her
bedroom will take her next. Heather Dyer is an awardwinning children's author from North Wales.
She will read stories from her latest book The
Flying Bedroom, show pictures, reveal how she
gets her ideas, and explain why she loves
allery
G
y
r
o
t
books about ying. Come and nd out where
S
Cardiff
Elinors bedroom goes next.
pm
4
6+
English

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Sat 28 March
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Show
Created from the bestselling The Dinosaur That
Pooped picture book series, host Alastair Watson
brings the books to life with help from The
Dinosaur himself! An interactive, fun event that
includes dinosaur impressions, live drawing, a
Dinosaur rhyme and gross games like Guess Poo.

City Ha
ll
4pm
5+
English

The event includes exclusive video clips from The

Dinosaur That Pooped creators, McBusteds Tom Fletcher and
Dougie Poynter. Plus all those who purchase books on the day will get the chance to
have their book stamped by Dino! WARNING CONTAINS DINOSAUR POO!
With thanks to Random House Childrens Publishing
.

Sun 29 March
Storytelling
with Emma Dodd

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

10am
3+
3
English

Join award-winning author-illustrator

Emma Dodd for an interactive storytelling and
craft event. The illustrator of the internationally
bestselling I Love You series: I Love My Daddy
was New York Times number 1 title, Emma won
the Booktrust Early Years Award for I Love My
Mummy. This is a launch event for I Love My
Granny so bring grannies along, or make
something for her at the event! Perfect for preschoolers with stories, games and fun!
With thanks to Orchard Books

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Under 12s must be accompanied by a paying adult to all events

Sun 29 March
Meleri Wyn James
Na Nel!

City Hall
10am
4+
Welsh

Nel is a mischievous little girl who gets told off by her parents all the
time! Join us for a story time with Meleri Wyn James, the author of Na, Nel!, to
hear all about Nels funny adventures. You will also be introduced to Dyddiadur Nel,
Nels diary for 6-12 year old children. It has space to record every day's activities,
both at school and outside school, including doodles and information about Nel.

Beatboxing with
Mr Phormula

Cardiff
Story G
allery
11am
6+
Welsh

Join Waless favourite beatboxer, Mr

Phormula, or Ed Holden, as he
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demonstrates his talent in creating
impossible beats and sounds using just
his mouth. Sometimes we think that he just might be a robot. From beatboxing to
rapping to DJing, Ed is on a mission to share his passion for hip-hop with the world, and
hell be sharing his secrets so that you can surprise your friends with your new skills.

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

12pm
8+
3
English

Andrew Lane
Who was Sherlock
Holmes?

Hes the most brilliant mind in

ction, but before he became
the worlds greatest detective, who was young Sherlock Holmes and
how did his crime-ghting career begin? Join Andrew Lane, creator
of the Young Sherlock series, as he puts everyones favourite PI under
the magnifying glass. Investigating all things Sherlock from his TV persona to his
legacy in modern detective ction Andrew also opens the latest Young Sherlock
casebook, Stone Cold, a gripping new mystery featuring the brilliant, troubled and
engaging teenage sleuth. With thanks to Macmillan Childrens Books

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Sun 29 March
Huw Aaron
Spend and hour with Huw Aaron making silly
cartoons, funny characters and awful jokes
inspired by his books Mwy o Jocs y LOLfa and
Llyfr Hwyl y LOLfa.

Rainbow Magic
Party

St David's Hall
12pm
6+
English

Cardiff
Story
Learnin
g Suite
12pm
6+ We
lsh

Rainbow, Jewel or Petal?

Whos your favourite
fairy? Rainbow Magic is
the number one
bestselling series for girls
and Daisy Meadows is the most borrowed author in
UK libraries! Come along and join in a Rainbow Magic
party: get out your wings
and pop along for some
fairy fun, glittery games
with the fairy queen.
There are prizes to be
won!

With thanks to Orchard Books

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All sessions last 1 hour unless otherwise stated.

To avoid disappointment please allow adequate travel time between sessions.

Sun 29 March
Penny Dreadful with
Joanna Nadin
Penny Dreadful is a magnet for disaster. Take
cover as childrens author Joanna Nadin shares
tales of mischief-making, mayhem, record
breaking and complete
catastrophes! Get
ready for giggles
City Hall
galore.
12pm
With thanks to Usborne
Publishing

7+
English

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff
1pm
4
7+ English

Jonathan Meres,
World Of Norm
Seven books into the best-selling, awardwinning, laugh-out-loud World of Norm
series, life is still totally unfair for poor old
Norm! This time Norm has to endure a trip
to see his perfect cousins! Come and meet
Norms creator, Jonathan Meres. Hear
him say stuff. Ask him anything you like.
He might even sing. May contain nuts.
With thanks to Hodder Childrens Books

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Sun 29 March

Cardiff Story Gallery

1pm
3+
English
3

Storytelling with Thomas

and Helen Docherty

Join author Helen Docherty and illustrator

Thomas Docherty as they introduce readers to their new
picture book, Abracazebra. Theyll also talk about their awardwinning title, The Snatchabook, introducing children to their
mischievous character and getting them to join in with
Thomas live drawing. With thanks to Scholastic Childrens Books

Magical picture
book fun with
Tracey Corderoy

Cardiff C
astle Und
ercroft
2pm
4+
English

From rhinos with attitude,

to magical mice - Tracey
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Corderoy's picture books
are BURSTING with warmth and fun! Come
along to meet Tracey and curious little Archie as he nds out ALL about the
world, and why not do some magic with Monty and Milli? Wands at the ready, everyone!
With thanks to: Stripes Publishing, an imprint of Little Tiger Press

Pirates and Princesses

Party

St David's Hall
2pm
3+
4
English

Dress up as your favourite pirate or

princess for this event, which will be
full of counting, rhyming and
storytelling! Ten Little Pirates and Ten Little Princesses are bestselling,
award-winning picture books with a sprinkling of fairy tale magic. Will
any of the little princesses get to the ball on time? What will the ten
little pirates do when they meet a hurricane . . . and a giant squid . . .
and a HUNGRY SHARK? Come along to nd out. With thanks to Orchard Books

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Sun 29 March
Elen Caldecott
Interactive Creative Writing

City Hall
2pm
9+
English

Multi-award winning childrens author

Elen Caldecott is known for her hugely
engaging stories about culturally diverse
characters, family and friendships. Join her
for a highly interactive, incredibly creative
story writing session. Elen will take the audience
through her own writing process and help them to
create characters, setting and plot for their very own
story. No pens or paper necessary! Elen will also read
from her latest book, Diamonds and Daggers, the
rst book in The Marsh Road Mysteries series.

With thanks to Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Mark Brake and Jon Chase

How to be a Space Explorer

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff
3pm
4
7+ English

Lonely Planet's How to be a Space Explorer presents all you need to know about
space travel: how to planet hop, how to pee in a spacesuit, and how to build a
Solar System out of fruit, balloons, and bog roll. A lively and rap-ridden show
about space, with author Mark Brake and TV presenter Jon Chase.

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Sun 29 March

Cardiff Story
Learning Suite
3pm
4+ English

Penny Dale
Dinosaur Rocket

Penny Dale the internationally known bestselling

childrens book illustrator and author has sold more
than four million books with editions in over 20
languages. Career highlights include Ten in the Bed
selling nearly two million copies and Rosies Babies,
with author Martin Waddell, winning the Best Book
for Babies Award. Join her to hear more about her
new book Dinosaur Rocket! the fourth of Penny
Dale's Dinosaur books. The session will include
readings, and a collage workshop to launch the
dinosaurs into space.

Storytelling with Thomas and

Helen Docherty

allery
Story G
Cardiff
3pm
6+
3
English

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Join author Helen Docherty and illustrator

Thomas Docherty, creators of The
Snatchabook, and The Snorgh and the Sailor,
as they introduce readers to their new picture
book, Abracazebra. A charming and magical
tale set in Yawnalot, a sleepy old town - that is
until Abracazebra rides in on her bicycle. Helen
and Thomas will lead a workshop and get the
audience to draw their own characters and
create their own stories.
With thanks to Scholastic Childrens Books

Sun 29 March
Malachy Doyle

St Dav
ids Hall
4pm
7+
English

Malachy Doyle has written over a hundred books,

from picture books to teenage novels. His books have won the
Nestle Smarties Prize, the Tir na n-Og Award and the English
Association Award. Malachy will read from his rst book for
Firey Press, Pete and the Five-a-Side Vampires. Pete and his
faithful companion Blob the Basset Hound meet various
monsters out in the pitch-dark night, and end up at the most
frightful Fancy Dress Party in History.

Gareth P Jones
The Steampunk Pirates Set Sail

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

4pm
The Adventures of the
Steampunk Pirates is
6+
the new series from
3
English
award-winning author,
Gareth P Jones
(Ninja Meerkats, The Dragon Detective Agency) packed with
action, humour and more pirates than you can shake your hook
at. This imaginative, interactive event will include live musical
performances, piratical dressing up, readings and improvised
sea-shanties. So put on your best pirate hat, buckle your
swashes, and come meet the Steampunk Pirates.
With thanks to Stripes Publishing, an imprint of Little Tiger Press.

Cynghanedd for Children with Mererid Hopwood

Do you like puzzles? Do you like playing with words? Join the
popular poet and author Mererid Hopwood, and have a go at
creating poems with cynghanedd. Well use images, games and
cartoons to prove that its not difcult at all. And who knows, you
might become a famous poet one day!

Under 12s must be accompanied by a paying adult to all events

City Ha
ll
4pm
9+
Welsh

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Other FREE Events

Throughout the weekend there will be plenty of exciting free activities to keep
you occupied between sessions. So call into the Cardiff Story at the Old Library
to take part and watch out for plenty of on-street mayhem to keep you
entertained.

Saturday 28th March

10-5pm
Make a Mural

Festival illustrator Huw Aaron will be bringing Monkey,

Lion, Hyena, Raccoon and Pelican to life in a madcap
mural...and he'll need plenty of volunteers to help him
colour it in, so come along and get scribbling!

Saturday and Sunday

29-29 March
10-5pm

Make and Take Craft Sessions

Our lovely friend from Mini Make and Do will
be running a series of drop-in sessions based
on your favourite characters and stories.
Theyll supply the glue and googley eyes just
bring along plenty of imagination!

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Other FREE Events

Wheres Wally?
Wally, Wenda and Odlaw will be out and
about all weekend in search of factoids
around Cardiff City Centre. Come and
join the hunt, if you nd them you can
exchange your own factoid for a prize!

Character Walkabouts
Look out for other colourful characters throughout the weekend including Sali Mali
and Super Ted. You never know who you might bump into!

Free Exhibition
Work produced as part of our Schools Participation sessions will be celebrated at
Cardiff Story opening Mon 23 March and running until Sun 12 April 2015. For
more information on these sessions, please contact Literature Wales: 029 2047
2266 / post@literaturewales.org

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Plan your weekend here...

Sat 28 March

To avoid disappointment, please allow

30 minutes travel time between sessions.

Event

Time

Venue

Age

Storytelling with Atinuke

10am

Cardiff Castle, Undercroft

3+

Storytelling with Petr Horek

10am

Cardiff Story, Learning Suite

4+

Martin Brown & Horrible Histories

11am

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff

7+

Morgan Tomos, Alun y Arth Picnic

11am

City Hall

5+

Monster Odyssey with Jon Mayhew

12pm

Cardiff Castle, Undercroft

8+

Find Your Own Path: Creative Writing

Workshop with Angie Sage

12pm

Cardiff Story, Learning Suite

9+

Lleuad yn Olau with Eurig Salisbury

12pm

Cardiff Story, Gallery

8+

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Show

1pm

City Hall

8+

Learn to draw with Lydia Monks

1pm

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff

5+

Dan Anthony, The Library of Dreams Walk

1pm

From St Davids Hall

7+

Sgleinior Lleuad with Caryl Lewis

2pm

Cardiff Castle, Undercroft

4+

Storytelling with Petr Horek

2pm

Cardiff Story, Gallery

4+

Paul Magrs, Lost on Mars

2pm

City Hall

8+

Steve and Mo's Abominablely Fintastic

Gobstopping Stories

3pm

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff

7+

Shoo Rayner, Illustrated Storytelling

3pm

Cardiff Story, Learning Suite

6+

Angie Sage

4pm

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

8+

Heather Dyer, The Flying Bedroom

4pm

Cardiff Story, Gallery

6+

The Dinosaur the Pooped a Show

4pm

City Hall

5+

English

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Plan your weekend here...

Sun 29 March

To avoid disappointment, please allow

30 minutes travel time between sessions.

Event

Time Venue

Age

Storytelling with Emma Dodd

10am

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

3+

Meleri Wyn James, Na Nel!

10am

City Hall

4+

Beatboxing with Mr Phormula

11am

Cardiff Story, Gallery

6+

Andrew Lane, Who was Sherlock Holmes?

12pm

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

8+

Huw Aaron

12pm

Cardiff Story, Learning Suite

6+

Rainbow Magic Party

12pm

St Davids Hall

6+

Penny Dreadful with Joanna Nadin

12pm

City Hall

7+

Jonathan Meres, World of Norm

1pm

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff

7+

Storytelling with Thomas and Helen Docherty

1pm

Cardiff Story, Gallery

3+

Magical Picture Book Fun with Tracey Corderoy

2pm

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

4+

Pirates and Princesses Party

2pm

St Davids Hall

3+

Elen Caldecott, Interactive Creative Writing

2pm

City Hall

9+

Mark Brake and Jon Chase, How to be a

Space Explorer

3pm

Reardon Smith Theatre,

National Museum Cardiff

7+

Penny Dale, Dinosaur Rocket

3pm

Cardiff Story, Learning Suite

4+

Storytelling with Thomas and Helen Docherty

3pm

Cardiff Story, Gallery

6+

Malachy Doyle

4pm

St Davids Hall

7+

Gareth P Jones, The Steampunk Pirates

Set Sail

4pm

Cardiff Castle Undercroft

6+

Cynghanedd for Children with Mererid

Hopwood

4pm

City Hall

9+

English

Welsh

To book your tickets now call 02920 230 130

or visit
cardiffchildrenslitfest.com

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Any remaining tickets will be available from the venue on the day; cash
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National Museum Cardiff
Amgueddfa Genedlaethol
Caerdydd

2 City Hall
2.
Neuadd y Ddinas

3 Cardiff Castle
3.
Castell Caerdydd

4 St Davids Hall
4.
Neuadd Dewi Sant

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5.
The Cardiff Story
Stori Caerdydd

6 Cardiff Central Library

6.
Llyfrgell Ganolog Caerdydd

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ar y diwrnod; arian parod yn unig.

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otographers will be present at events; all those attending may be photographed and images used in publicity. If you do not

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am gael eich llun wedi ei dynnu, hysbyswch aelod o staff y lleoliad.