Children's Activity Session with Mike Hills & Kerry Hyndman
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Join Mike Hills and Kerry Hyndman to explore nature's weirdest, cutest and scariest families with an activity session for their new book Honey, I Ate the Kids!
From komodo dragons eating their babies, to glass frogs using ninja kicks to protect their eggs, this event will be fun (and fact) filled, with quizzes, readings, activites, and more!
Recommended for children aged 8+, the ewill last about 30-45 minutes. Please note that children should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
About Honey, I Ate the Kids!:
An insider’s guide to nature’s weirdest, cutest and scariest families!
Did you know that komodo dragons eat their babies?
And capybaras eat their own poo!?
And glass frogs use ninja kicks to protect their eggs?
If there’s one thing we know about the animal kingdom it’s that the families that roar, howl, croak, chirp and squeak come in all different shapes, sizes and colours.
Find out how different animals find food, stay safe and even just get a moment of peace and quiet. Whilst some families are loving, there are others whose relationships are a lot more dangerous . . .
Every page is beautifully illustrated and packed full of facts, quizzes and activities that will surprise, entertain and disgust!
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event (attendees' faces would not be shown). Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Mike Hills Author
Mike Hills is a writer and journalist who likes to deliver the facts, but have some fun along the way. He has worked for The Times and the BBC as a news journalist but increasingly enjoys stepping into the more cheerful world of children's books. He hasn't won any awards (or badges) yet, but he'd like to one day.
Mike Hills and Kerry Hyndman live on the west coast of Scotland with their daughter. They like exploring islands, lochs and mountains, finding fairy bridges and waterfalls, falling off paddle boards, swimming with seals and trying to hide from midges.
Kerry Hyndman Author
Kerry Hyndman is an illustrator who loves making pictures that spark a sense of wonder in the natural world. She works on a variety of publishing, editorial and advertising projects and has a growing number of non-fiction children's books under her belt. She's also the proud owner of a Blue Peter book award (and badge!).
Kerry Hyndman and Mike Hills live on the west coast of Scotland with their daughter. They like exploring islands, lochs and mountains, finding fairy bridges and waterfalls, falling off paddle boards, swimming with seals and trying to hide from midges.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.