Alastair Chisholm sitting on a fancy chair holding a copy of his book SPACE PIRATE BEARS and a toy ninja frog. Behind him is a mural of a tree.

My last day on the Northern Children's Book Festival, and it's been a blast. Thanks to all the kids, teachers, librarians and helpers – I've had some wonderfully silly #SpacePirateBears fun!

…AND I found another throne, at Appletree Gardens! 4/4!
#NCBFest #BigPictureBooks #AlastairOnThrones

Alastair Chisholm standing beside a poster for NCBF, the Northern Children's Book Festival. Alastair is holding a copy of his book SPACE PIRATE BEARS and also holding a toy ninja frog.

Alastair Chisholm sitting in a fancy chair covered with images from picture books. Alastair is holding a copy of his book SPACE PIRATE BEARS as well as a toy ninja frog. Behind the chair is a mural of a tree.

Day 3 of #NCBFest at South Stanley Infant and Nursery school with some AMAZING kids – hello! Great #SpacePirateBears malarkey, some brilliant drawing and ideas, and lovely folks.
…AND I found another Throne!
#SpacePirateBears #BigPictureBooks #AlastairOnThrones #ItsGoodToBeTheKing

A man (Alastair Chisholm) sitting in a throne-like chair in the style of illustrator Chris Haughton, in bright reds, blues and purples. Alastair is holding a copy of his book I AM WOLF.

Visited #7Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books in #Newcastle! It's a great space, with lovely folk, and so much to be inspired by (I got goosebumps seeing the kitchen from The Tiger Who Came To Tea!). Also, collected No.2 in the series #AlastairOnThrones…
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