HELLO and welcome to the very latest from ALBERT the tortoise HQ with our friends Hugg ‘n’ Bugg.
A LOT is going on .. so we will get on with our update… and let you know some of our upcoming events for your diaries…
You might recall we were going to be part of our local Library Day .. an arts and crafts event around our local library as part of a local Art Trail. We did it. And it went very nicely. We had a stall and introduced our ALBERT and Hugg ‘n’ Bugg books to a lot of people and we held a fab storytime, reading three stories to a large group. Thanks to the organisers and to everyone involved. Please do support YOUR local library – they are great local assets.
Next we were off to Wales.. to Pontypridd and to St Michael’s RC Primary School – where we had a brilliant visit sharing storytime sessions and signing books for pupils – and staff. We also handed out colouring sheets and stickers. The children are continuing to use our books to study animals, garden bugs, life cycles and much more. Thank you to everyone involved there too.
The school is sharing extra images with us – showing the work the children are doing.. As you know we love it when you share pictures with us.. And we were thrilled to receive this picture from America of a new young reader and puzzler with their copy of picturebook ALBERT UPSIDE DOWN and Activity Book ALBERT PUZZLES AND COLOURING. Please keep sharing your pictures with us.
More pictures of our books were sent in.. this time from a bookshop… Waterstone’s bookshop in Bluewater shopping centre, Greenhithe, Kent to be precise. An eagle-eyed fan spotted ALBERT and Hugg ‘n’ Bugg books on display and sent us some pictures… we always love to see our books out “in the wild”.
For your DIARY…
On Tuesday May 28 – May half term .. we will be holding our ALBERT the tortoise & Hugg ‘n’ Bugg storytime at The Ivybridge Bookshop in Ivybridge, Devon – from 11am. We hope to see some of you there. It will feature NEW Albert picturebook ALBERT AND THE FLOOD – among other stories.
We have a nice booking approaching on June 8 when we will return to Lansdowne Primary School in Tilbury, Essex… we will be reading stories and talking to pupils about writing and books. Since our visit last year, the school has created a reading area – and our books feature quite heavily. Wonderful to see. We can’t wait to visit.
Tuesday June 11 sees the OFFICIAL paperback publication of new ALBERT picturebook ALBERT AND THE FLOOD… Remember please you can order now .. It’s online and landing in bookshops as we type. Games Day in the garden is disrupted by heavy rain. Soon, it’s a race against the clock for Albert and the animals to get to safety….
On Saturday June 15 we will be getting busy for Independent Bookshop Week with a storytime session at one of our local bookshops – Jo’s Bookshop in North Chingford. We’ll be there from 11am reading stories, meeting customers and signing books – with giveaways. We’re regular visitors at Jo’s and we thank them for all their support. Please support YOUR local indie bookshops!
On Tuesday June 18 it is official publication of our latest Albert Board Book – ALBERT ABC – a journey through the alphabet with Albert and his picturebook friends – aimed at 0-3 years with bright, colourful, easy-wipe pages.
A few other dates for you ….
On Friday August 2 we will be holding a storytime at Southwold Books bookshop in Southwold, Suffolk from 2pm…
The next day – Saturday August 3 – we will be holding a storytime from 11am at Woodbridge Books bookshop in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Then on Friday August 16 from 11:30am we will be holding a storytime at Waterstone’s bookshop Romford, Essex.
More dates are landing and we hope to see lots of you out and about.
Thank you as always for all your support. More news soon. Til next time…