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Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books

www.sevenstories.org.uk

Seven Stories is where our rich heritage of children’s books is collected, explored and celebrated.

Visitors can step into the magical world of children’s books where words and pictures are the inspiration for creative activities, storytelling, dramatic fun and interactive exhibitions. Browse the specialist children’s Bookshop and relax in the Café.

Exhibitions

Last chance to catch...
Snozzcumbers and Frobscottle! The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake
Be transported into the wondercrump world of Dahl and Blake in an exhibition which promises to be as exciting and dramatic as the characters themselves.
Open to Public until 27th June 2008.

Open now...
Up to Mischief with Horrid Henry!
Let Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter be your guides as you come face to face with some of literature's best-loved naughty characters in this naughty new exhibition. Look for adventure with Peter Rabbit, get into trouble with Clarice Bean or break all the rules with Just William and Pippi Longstocking!

Stories about naughty characters have been told for centuries and this interactive exhibition explores why they have so much appeal. Just make sure you're on your best behaviour or you might even get sent to the naughty children's room!
Open now in the Walker Gallery.
Supported by Orion publishing.

Coming soon...
From Toad Hall to Pooh Corner
Amble down to Seven Stories this summer and you’ll be sure to stumble across some old friends and familiar faces. From Badger, Mole and Ratty to Eeyore, Piglet and Pooh visitors can waste the day away in the country, when in fact they’re just outside the heart of Newcastle.

Venture through the wild wood to Badger’s Kitchen or ride in Toad’s car. Visit Pooh Corner, search for Heffalumps and Woozles, and admire original manuscripts and illustrations. A celebration of the Centenary edition of The Wind in the Willows, this exhibition provides the perfect setting for families of all ages to make their own adventure!
Opens to the public 12 July 2008

Produced in collaboration with Templar publishing.

Events

Summer Story Party
Drop-in to our Summer Story Parties for themed stories, rhymes, games and drawing, especially for our younger visitors. Children can embark on their own adventure, exploring the pleasure of storytelling in a relaxed environment. There will be ideas and tips for sharing stories and linked activities to do at home with your children.
For children aged 18 months to 5 years, each session is flexible, depending on audience, and will last no more than an hour.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 21 July at 10.15am, excluding bank holidays.
Booking essential, please call 0845 271 0777 ext 714.

Story Trail
Saturday 12 July – Sunday 31 August
Create your own story as you journey up and down the seven floors at Seven Stories, building up characters, landscapes and content as you go. Be inspired by boats and the riverside as your finish your trail out on the Ouseburn River – but how will you get there.
No booking required.

Ouseburn Festival Weekend
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July
Journey down to Seven Stories over the Ouseburn Festival weekend and help build an imaginative willow boat structure. The sculpture will be crafted over the weekend and will dock in the Seven Stories Engine Room over the summer holidays. For full details of the festival visit www.ouseburnfestival.org

Boat Sculpture
Monday 21 – Sunday 31 August
Bring the Seven Stories willow boat sculpture to life by adding your own piece of work. From mast to fag pole, decking to side panel, the whole family can enjoy adding their own piece of creativity to this magical boat.
No Booking required.

Creative Writing Workshops
Tuesday 22 & 29 July, Thursday 7 & 14 August, Saturday 23 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30pm for ages 8+
Create a new and exciting story to develop your creative writing skills. Who knows where your pen will take you!
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

'Become an Illustrator' Workshops
Thursday 24 & 31 July, Saturday 9 August, Tuesday 19 & 26 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30 for ages 8+
Using a variety of illustration styles, create a piece of artwork the whole family can enjoy in these artist lead workshops.
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

'Be the Designer' Workshops
Saturday 26 July, Tuesday 5 & 12 August, Thursday 21 & 28 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30 for ages 8+
Be inspired to design a new exhibition space or a brand new landscape in these artist lead, creative workshops.
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Details are subject to change. For latest updates and information visit www.sevenstories.org.uk or call 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ. Registered Charity number 1056812.

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