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Waterstone's Bedford proudly welcomes back Alan Gilliland with his fantastic books full of magic and wonder.

We welcome to the store author Alan Gilliland this half term to sign copies of his children's book 'The Amazing Adventures of Curd the Lion' and his haunting novel 'The Flight of Birds'.

Children's author and illustrator Gillian McClure will be here today to sign copies of her 2 picturebooks 'Selkie' and 'Little White Sprite'. She will be bringing her own artwork with her, so come and join us and perhaps buy something new for your storytime!

Do you wish your child had more confidence? Would you like to help them handle problems better at school and at home? Do you often wonder what your child is thinking? Would you like to give your child the life skills to thrive in the face of change and challenge? Join Naomi Richards, the UK's leading ... (more)kids' coach, for the answers to these questions and more!

Author Alan Gilliland returns to Hitchin with the Amazing Adventures of Curd the Lion!

Have some half term fun at our brilliant beast quest day. Special quizzes and bingo will be ran at regular intervals. Prizes to be given away on the day including a final grand prize for our design your own beast competition.

Come and meet writer Johnny Tait to find out about his novel 'Conscience'.

Come and join us for some Pancake Day fun, as we will be reading Jan Fearnley's 'Mr Wolf's Pancakes' and designing our very own dream pancakes! Don't miss out

Local clairvoyant Susan Bond writes about her experiences being in touch with the Spirit World.

Author Jae de Wylde will be in-store signing copies of her novel The Thinking Tank!

Join our resident story reader for a morning inspired by Dr Xargle.

Dubbed 'The Bard on a Bike', Kevan has travelled across Britain on 2 wheels, searching out the people and places who mark the seasons in a special way. And he'll be here today signing copies of his wise and witty collection of tales.

Come and meet author Ben Hatch who will be signing copies of his new book, Are We Nearly There Yet? A funny, touching cross-country jaunt that's as much about being a kid as it is about being a grown-up. If you're dreading a weekend car trip with small children, this book can't fail to cheer you up!

After the success of last year's Book Quiz, we are running another this year to celebrate World Book Day on the 1st March. Come in and pick up a quiz sheet...and the chance to win a great prize!!

Come and meet children's author Steve Cole for a fun filled evening of Cows in Action and Astrosaurus'!

To celebrate World Book Day come and meet James Darcy who will be signing copies of his novel, Last Known Address, a fictional account of the fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic.

Join us for some exciting Where's Wally activities including a chance to win your own Wally t-shirt!

Four years have passed since Jimmy was taken to the future by the renegade Time Guardian, Spiron. Jimmy is now eighteen years old and preparing to go to Art College when he gets a call from Henry to go and see him at the shop. Jimmy thinks that Henry has bought him something special to take with him ... (more)to college but nothing could be further from the truth...Come and meet writer Ian O'Neill.

We are providing the book stall for a very special evening organised by Northampton Museum. The former Poet Laureate, Sir Andrew Motion will talk about walking, writing and poetry and will read the work of various poets, including his own. This will be a fabulous so make sure you get your tickets without ... (more)delay!!

Come and meet Mark Waters who will be signing copies of his debut novel, The Enchantment of Abigail Brown. A stunning debut novel likened to Harry Potter on steroids, his heroine, Abigail Brown, is no shrinking violet, taking on bullies, witches and dragons alike.

Join our resident story reader for a selection of stories celebrating mums, grandmas and all the other women who care for us. Plus the chance to make a present for your mum.

Kenny Ball and John Bennett are in store signing copies of their book 'Kenny Ball's and John Bennett's Musical Skylarks' A Medley of Memories

Meet new author Johnny Tait. He will be signng his book 'Conscience' which has been reviewed as contorversial, thought-provoking,k hard-hitting and a must read.

A selection of stories about dinosaurs including 'Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs' and 'Dinosaurs Love Underpants'.

Come and meet local author Pamela Strofton who will be signing her children's book 'Mumbo's Stories' throughout the day.

Stories with a spring theme plus some Easter themed craft activities.

The Explore Learning team are back with another two fantastic themed workshops. This time they are based on Roald Dahl's BFG & Charlie and Lola. BFG Workshop is for ages 7-9 years from 9am-10am. Teh Charlie & Lola workshop is for ages 6-7 years from 11am-12pm.Anotehr fun filled day.

Take to the high seas with our resident story reader for a range of tales with a pirate theme. Plus the chance to dress like a pirate.

Meet the legendary John Challis (AKA. Boycie)! He will be signing his autobiography about his memories of being a jobbing actor and working on the classic Only Fools and Horses. Meet the man and hear the laugh at Waterstones Bedford 11am-12.30pm.

Well known actor John Challis will be here today to sign copies of his autobiography 'Being Boycie'. This will be a great opportunity to meet the actor who has appeared in a host of TV series, most famously 'Only Fools and Horses'. See you there!

Stories from your favourite cbeebies characters including Charlie and Lola and the Octonauts.

Join our resident story reader for stories and facts about the zoo and exotic animals.

Come and share your favourite stories from the Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson.

Join our resident story reader for some stories from the seaside.

Come and celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with stories with a royal theme and the chance to decorate your own crown jewels.

Some fantastic tongue-twisting books from Dr Seuss expertly (we hope!) read by our resident story reader.