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Author drops in to store for story session

2:03pm Thursday 16th August 2007

THE creator of one of the most famous characters in children's books, Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, will be at Waterstones in Hereford on Saturday.

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Ian Whybrow will be visiting Waterstones and reading from his own books as part of the store's "Picture Books We Love" campaign to encourage more young children to discover the joys of reading.

Ian, who is among the top 10 most read living children's authors, has written 100 books, some of them based in and around the Herefordshire village where he has had a home for many years.

"It's my writer's retreat," he says, going on to explain that his series, The Knights of the Brown Table, are set in the countryside around where he lives.

As well as hosting regular storytelling sessions instore, Waterstone's is encouraging storytelling at home and has produced a leaflet for parents with hints and tips on reading aloud to small children plus advice on how to choose the right books for children.

For more details, visit the website www.waterstones.com/picturebooks

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