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Stay up to date with what’s happening in the world of Walker books. Here you can catch up on the latest news, find out when and where you can meet our authors and artists, or get the inside story in our blog.


23/06/2007

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Polka Theatre presents The Word - Simon James
  • About this event: Meet this award-winning author and illustrator and watch as he draws his wonderful creations for you. Simon's books include Baby Brains, Baby Brains Superstar, Leon and Bob, Dear Greenpeace and My Friend Whale.He also draw the lovely illustration for Polka's Christmas show, Father Christmas and the last Present. Box Office (020 8543 4888).
  • Date/Time:23/06/2007
  • Age range:5+
  • Location: Polka Theatre, London
  • Ticketed: Yes
  • Ticketing details: Prices: Children:£5.00 Adults:£5.00 Concessions:£3.00 Group Bookings Tickets just £4.50 when you book for two or more events at the same time (telephone bookings only).
  • Event website: http://www.polkatheatre.com/whatson.asp?showID=189&theatreID=1&view=

19/03/2007

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James at Oxford Libraries: Children's Reader in Residence Tour
  • About this event: Come and meet Simon James, an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books for children. Simon won the prestigious Red House Children’s Book Award for Baby Brains, as voted for by 25,000 children. He has also written many other acclaimed stories including Baby Brains Superstar, Dear Greenpeace and the Smarties Prize-winning Leon and Bob. He is appearing at a number of libraries around the county during the week of the Festival. If your primary school is interested in visiting Simon James at a nearby library, please contact the Oxfordshire Library Services on 01865 810240
  • Date/Time:19/03/2007
  • Age range:4+
  • Location: Oxfordshire Libraries
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event contact information: 01865 810240

20/08/2006

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Masterclass Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • About this event: How do you create a classic picture book? Find out in this intensive session for adults with author and illustrator, Simon James, creator of 'Days Like These' and the award-winning 'Baby Brains'.
  • Date/Time:20/08/2006 11.00
  • Location: Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/

20/08/2006

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Edinburgh Festival
  • About this event: The world's brainiest baby is back - and this time he rocks! Following on from the delightful 'Baby Brains', our extraordinary young hero learns to play guitar and decides rock'n'roll is where it's at. An interactive and lively event is guaranteed!
  • Date/Time:20/08/2006 15.00
  • Age range:6 - 8
  • Location: Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/

28/05/2006

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Birmingham Young Readers Big Book Bash
  • About this event: Join award-winning illustrator Simon James as he talks about his latest creation, Baby Brains, a picture book as bright and engaging as its extraordinary young hero.
  • Date/Time:28/05/2006
  • Age range:5-8
  • Location: Young Readers Big Book Bash
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/youngreaders.bcc

18/03/2006

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Oundle Festival
  • About this event: The world's brainiest baby is back - and he rocks! Come and join award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James, at this lively and fun event! He will be unveiling his latest creation, Baby Brains Superstar, sequel to the award-winning Baby Brains.
  • Date/Time:18/03/2006 11.00 am
  • Location: Oundle Festival, Oundle
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.oundlelitfest.org.uk/

15/02/2006

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Imagine Festival
  • About this event: Simon James says 'drawing is good for you' and his books have fantastic drawings and characters, including the world's brainiest baby, Baby Brains. Simon draws and tells stories.
  • Date/Time:15/02/2006 11.30
  • Age range:6+
  • Location: Purcell Room, South Bank Centre, London
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.rfh.org.uk/imagine

15/10/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Cheltenham Festival
  • About this event: The world's brainiest baby is back! Come and join award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James who will be unveiling his latest creation, 'Baby Brains Superstar', the sequel to the 2005 Red House Children's Book Award-winning 'Baby Brains'.
  • Date/Time:15/10/2005 4.00 - 4.45
  • Age range:5-8
  • Location: Cheltenham Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org.uk

09/10/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, The Word Festival
  • About this event: Meet the multi-award winning author of 'Baby Brains' and 'Dear Greenpeace' and see his characters come to life through words and pictures.
  • Date/Time:09/10/2005 15.30
  • Age range:6+
  • Location: Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, London
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.polkatheatre.com/

21/08/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Edinburgh Book Festival
  • About this event: Meet the world's brainiest baby! He reads the paper, mends the car, and even works as a doctor. But really he's just like any other baby - he wants his mummy! An interactive and lively event is guaranteed.
  • Date/Time:21/08/2005 15.00 - 16.00
  • Age range:6-8
  • Location: Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: www.edbookfest.co.uk

21/08/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Edinburgh International Book Festival
  • About this event: How do you create a classic picture book? Find out in this intensive session for adults with award-winning author and illustrator Simon James, creator of Baby Brains and Days Like These.
  • Date/Time:21/08/2005 10.30-11.30
  • Age range:Adults
  • Location: Edinburgh Book Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: www.edbookfest.co.uk

14/06/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Devizes Festival
  • About this event: Simon is the author and illustrator of a number of best-selling picture books, such as 'Sally and the Limpet' and 'Leon and Bob'. His latest book, 'Baby Brains', is an enchanting story about a baby so brilliant he is chosen to be the first baby in space!
  • Date/Time:14/06/2005 10.00 & 13.30
  • Age range:6-9
  • Location: Devizes Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.devizesfestival.co.uk/index.shtml

31/05/2005

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Hay Festival
  • About this event: Join award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James as he talks about how he came to write, what inspires him, as well as unveiling his latest creation, 'Baby Brains', a picture book as bright and engaging as as its extraordinary young hero.
  • Date/Time:31/05/2005 11.15
  • Location: Hay Festival
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.hayfestival.com/2005/programme.asp

14/12/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Lollipop Books, Totnes
  • About this event: Come and join award-winning author and illustrator Simon James as he reads from his latest creation, 'Baby Brains'.
  • Date/Time:14/12/2004 19.00
  • Location: Lollipop Books, Totnes
  • Ticketed: No

11/12/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Borders, Swindon
  • About this event: Come and join award-winning author and illustrator Simon James as he reads from his latest book 'Baby Brains' at Borders, Swindon.
  • Date/Time:11/12/2004 14.00
  • Location: Borders, Swindon
  • Ticketed: No

04/12/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Hay on Wye
  • About this event: Say hello to the world's brainiest baby when Simon James reads from his new book 'Baby Brains' and other favourites at the Hay on Wye Winter Weekend.
  • Date/Time:04/12/2004 10.00 and 14.00
  • Location: Hay on Wye
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://hayfestival.com

14/10/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Cheltenham Festival of Literature PM
  • About this event: Come and join award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James as he reads from his latest creation, Baby Brains, a picture book as bright and engaging as its extraordinary young hero.
  • Date/Time:14/10/2004 16.30
  • Age range:3-6
  • Location: Cheltenham Festival of Literature
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk

14/10/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Cheltenham Festival of Literature AM
  • About this event: Come and join award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James as he talks about how he came to be an illustrator as well as unveiling his latest creation, 'Baby Brains', a picture book as bright and engaging as its extraordinary young hero.
  • Date/Time:14/10/2004 11.00
  • Age range:6-8
  • Location: Cheltenham Festival of Literature
  • Ticketed: No
  • Event website: http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk

07/10/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James at Wordplay Festival
  • About this event: Join award-winning illustrator Simon James at the Wordplay Festival as he talks about how he came to be an illustrator, as well as unveiling his latest creation, Baby Brains, a picture book as bright and engaging as its extraordinary young hero.
  • Date/Time:07/10/2004 11.00
  • Age range:6-8
  • Location: Wordplay
  • Ticketed: No

06/10/2004

  • Simon James
  • Event name:Simon James, Wordplay
  • About this event: At the Wordplay Festival's ever popular illustrator's evening, award-winning illustrators Simon James, Anthony Browne and Helen Cooper discuss how they tell stories with their pictures and when they feel the need for words.
  • Date/Time:06/10/2004 19.00
  • Location: Wordplay
  • Ticketed: No