Kid’s Author-Illustrator Event: Em Cosh's Pride Warm-Up Craft Fun (Ages 2+)

Join Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a joyful and creative 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month 🏳️‍⚧️ warm-up craft event with author-illustrator Em Cosh, creator of the wonderful picture books Kip and the Squiggledoodle and The Magic Scarf.

Perfect for children aged 2+, this colourful family craft session will invite children to design and create their very own special flag representing their family, identity, imagination or the people they love most — ready to wave proudly at Pride celebrations or display at home afterwards. 🌈✨🎨

Known for their warm, inclusive storytelling and dreamy illustrations filled with kindness and creativity, Em will help guide families through a relaxed and welcoming morning of art, self-expression and joyful making together.

This gentle and uplifting event celebrates individuality, belonging and the many beautiful ways families and communities can look. Expect colourful crafts, conversation, creativity and lots of bookshop warmth along the way.

A lovely holiday event for little ones and families who enjoy stories, art and celebrating what makes each of us unique.

— and every child takes home their own copy of one of Em Cosh's brilliant picture books to treasure!

Important Information:

• Suitable for children aged 2+
• Event duration: approx. 45minutes (includes signing)
• Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book RRP £7.99)
• Booking is essential — spaces are limited!
• The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.
• Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.
• Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.
• If you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to another family.
• Photos may be taken for social media (backs of heads only). Please let us know at the start of the session if you prefer your child not to be included.

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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