Easter events at Discover Children's Story Centre
Discover Children's Story Centre promises fabulous fun this Easter, with everything from readings to film screenings
Easter at Discover Children's Story Centre
Visit the Discover Children's Story Centre this Easter for a series of fun-filled festivities. The Centre is set to showcase the very best new children's literature, with an exciting program of events ranging from film screenings to readings from celebrated authors.
The Highway Rat film screening
30 March – 4 April, 11:30
Recommended for all ages
The Highway Rat is a swashbuckling tale of a rat with a taste for biscuits, buns and all things sweet. He stalks the streets thieving sugary treats – that is, until his crimes catch up with him. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this riotously fun adventure promises great fun for the whole family. Pre-booking is essential!
Click here for more information and booking
Egg Hunt
30 March – 2 April, 10:00 – 17:00
Recommended for all ages
Go on an egg hunt and follow the cryptic clues to discover the eggs hidden around the museum and garden. Catch 'em all and win a prize. No booking required.
Click here for more information
Nimesh the Adventurer with Ranjit Singh
2 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 5+
Author Ranjit Singh leads young audiences on their very own adventure inspired by the courageous Nimesh and his unusual walk home from school. Prepare to sneak past dragons, swim with sharks, and maybe even meet a princes. The event will conclude with a book signing. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment!
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There's a Walrus in my Bed with Ciara Flood
4 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
Join Ciara Flood as she reads from her new picture book, There's a Walrus in my Bed. The author-illustrator will lead an interactive storytelling session, where children can draw their very own big bed-hogging walrus. The talk will be followed by a book signing, so pre-booking is a must!
Click here for more information and booking
Stick and Fetch Investigate with Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick
6 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 6+
Step aside, Scooby Doo, there's a new crime-solving canine in town: super sleuths Sally Stick and Fetch the dog are running their own detective agency. Bestselling author Philip Ardagh and illustrator Elissa Elwick bring their new chapter book series, Stick and Fetch Investigate, to the Discover Children's Story Centre. The creators will host a book signing after the reading – so be sure to book well in advance!
Click here for more information and booking
EVERYBUNNY Count! with Ellie Sandall
9 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
In Ellie Sandall’s world, bunnies like nothing more than playing hide-and-seek. This Easter, the author will lead an interactive workshop where children can get crafty and make their very own bunny accessories before acting out scenes from the book. The event will conclude with a book signing, so advance booking is crucial.
Click here for more information and booking
A Tale of Everyday Superheroes with Carly Gledhill
10 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
Don't miss Carly Gledhill as she reads from her fabulous story, A Tale of Everyday Superheroes. Monty and Sylvester are best friends (and superheroes). The pair have done the prep, read the instruction book, and bought the right outfits. Now, they are ready for their first adventure. Carly will sign books after her reading – so advance booking is recommended!
Click here for more information and booking
The Highway Rat film screening
30 March – 4 April, 11:30
Recommended for all ages
The Highway Rat is a swashbuckling tale of a rat with a taste for biscuits, buns and all things sweet. He stalks the streets thieving sugary treats – that is, until his crimes catch up with him. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this riotously fun adventure promises great fun for the whole family. Pre-booking is essential!
Click here for more information and booking
Egg Hunt
30 March – 2 April, 10:00 – 17:00
Recommended for all ages
Go on an egg hunt and follow the cryptic clues to discover the eggs hidden around the museum and garden. Catch 'em all and win a prize. No booking required.
Click here for more information
Nimesh the Adventurer with Ranjit Singh
2 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 5+
Author Ranjit Singh leads young audiences on their very own adventure inspired by the courageous Nimesh and his unusual walk home from school. Prepare to sneak past dragons, swim with sharks, and maybe even meet a princes. The event will conclude with a book signing. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment!
Click here for more information
There's a Walrus in my Bed with Ciara Flood
4 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
Join Ciara Flood as she reads from her new picture book, There's a Walrus in my Bed. The author-illustrator will lead an interactive storytelling session, where children can draw their very own big bed-hogging walrus. The talk will be followed by a book signing, so pre-booking is a must!
Click here for more information and booking
Stick and Fetch Investigate with Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick
6 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 6+
Step aside, Scooby Doo, there's a new crime-solving canine in town: super sleuths Sally Stick and Fetch the dog are running their own detective agency. Bestselling author Philip Ardagh and illustrator Elissa Elwick bring their new chapter book series, Stick and Fetch Investigate, to the Discover Children's Story Centre. The creators will host a book signing after the reading – so be sure to book well in advance!
Click here for more information and booking
EVERYBUNNY Count! with Ellie Sandall
9 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
In Ellie Sandall’s world, bunnies like nothing more than playing hide-and-seek. This Easter, the author will lead an interactive workshop where children can get crafty and make their very own bunny accessories before acting out scenes from the book. The event will conclude with a book signing, so advance booking is crucial.
Click here for more information and booking
A Tale of Everyday Superheroes with Carly Gledhill
10 April, 14:00
Recommended for ages 4+
Don't miss Carly Gledhill as she reads from her fabulous story, A Tale of Everyday Superheroes. Monty and Sylvester are best friends (and superheroes). The pair have done the prep, read the instruction book, and bought the right outfits. Now, they are ready for their first adventure. Carly will sign books after her reading – so advance booking is recommended!
Click here for more information and booking
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| What | Easter events at Discover Children's Story Centre |
| Where | Discover Children's Story Centre, 383-387 High Street Stratford , London, E15 4QZ | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Stratford (underground) |
| When |
30 Mar 18 – 10 Apr 18, Times vary by event |
| Price | £6.50 |
| Website | Click here for more information and to book |