Went to the Stratford Literary Festival at Compton Verney, which although Freya was too young to appreciate it was enjoyed by the rest of the family.

Bryn loved the story telling & the highlight for me was seeing Axel Scheffler draw & read from his new books. I enjoy taking Bryn to festivals like this, last year we had a day in Hay, as it provides him with another perspective on stories & making books while giving me the chance to indulge in more book buying.

The Pip & Posy stories tell the tale of two young friends, in the Scooter story Posy snatches Pip’s scooter but when she falls over it’s Pip who helps her. The little puddle story is about Pip having an accident & Posy looking after him.

While the stories are a little old for Freya, I enjoyed showing her the illustrations, I especially love the facial expressions of all the animals in the stories. I know she will enjoy these when she is older & they are good tales evoking empathy with the characters.

Bryn has enjoyed having them read to him & pointing out all the toys & different animals. We were lucky enough to see a sneak preview if a page from the next in the series about Monsters, can’t wait.