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

Alastair Chisholm holding his book SPACE PIRATE BEARS and a toy frog. Next to him is a projector showing the book cover.

A child's drawing of a "Flying Rockstar Ninja Frog"

A brilliant day 2 on the Northern Children's Book Fest! Thanks to all the North Tyneside librarians, teachers and pupils, you were awesome! (And thank you Evie for giving me your AMAZING picture!)
#NCBFest #NorthTyneLibs #BigPictureBooks #SpacePirateBears #KidLitUK