Author Visit

AUTHOR VISIT

Author Chris Lam Sam and illustrator Angela Keoghan,

co- creators of 'Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow' came into see

Years 1 and 2 this week.

We were treated to a fabulous interactive 

Read-along

Draw-along &

Book-signing

'Inspector Brunswick' is a funny and charming picture book about the world's greatest cat detective and his loyal assistant, Nelson.

The children had a special ‘expressions’ drawing workshop from Angela Keoghan. They learnt how eyebrows alter facial expressions. Using Angela’s very own artwork they all got to try to make the Admiral’s expression change. The children made the face happy or sad, inquisitive or surprised, cheeky or sneaky. So much fun!

Both children and staff had a fabulous time.  

James and Ella helping with Expressions Workshop

Harry getting his book signed

Thank you to the authors, Tate Publishing and Pickled Pepper Books for organising the event for us.

If you have not yet got a copy you can pick up one from our local bookshop:

 Pickled Pepper Books

10 Middle Lane, London N8 8PL

https://pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/

Author Visit

Author Visit

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

We are delighted to inform you that the fantastic author and illustrator duo, Angela Keoghan and Chris Lam Sam, will be visiting our school on Thursday 9^th March as organised in conjunction with Tate Publishing and Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End.

 

They will be reading from their newly published book, ‘Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow’ and holding a workshop with Years 1 and 2. Afterwards there will be a chance to purchase the book which will be personally signed by the authors.

 

Angela Keoghan is an award-winning illustrator and Chris Lam Sam is a well-known author and entertainer. They are both based in New Zealand.

                                                                                     

It is suitable for age 5+ readers. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to purchase a signed copy.

 

If you wish to purchase the books in advance please pay using ParentPay and complete and return the payment slip to the office (email replies accepted) by Wednesday 8th March.  If you wish to purchase the book with cash please send in with your child the exact money and completed payment slip, in a sealed envelope clearly marked with name and class, on Thursday 9^th March. CASH SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT IN BEFORE THIS DATE.

 

We are, indeed, very privileged to have Angela Keoghan and Chris Sam Lam visit our school and we hope that you will support this event.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Grainne Rooney

School Librarian

Book Fair

The Book Fair has arrived and the Gruffalo is here too!

Come along to the library before and after school and take a look.

There is something for every one.

Don't forget that every book you buy can help to get FREE BOOKS for our school library.

Thank you for all your support.

World Book Day

Happy World Book Day!

Congratulations to the winners of our best booky costume!

World Book Day

Tomorrow is

World Book Day

Dress up as your favourite book character and win a prize!

See you there!

World Book Day & Book Fair

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

World Book Day

Come and join us to celebrate Reading at our Book Fair!

 

To celebrate World Book Day we are hosting a Book Fair, with hundreds of new children’s books to browse and buy. With prices starting from only £2.99, there’s sure to be a book for everyone.

 

When: Thursday 2nd March – Wednesday 8th March 2017

 

Times: 8:40 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 3:45pm

Where: The Library

 

If you are unable to attend the Book Fair, books can be purchased in the following ways:

 

1. You can browse books online with your child at bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/parents.
   To make a purchase send the money or the discounted Gift Vouchers purchased online into the school office in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name, class and title(s) of book(s)
    
2. Your child can select their own book(s) during the school day. Please provide the money in an envelope clearly marked with their name and class and give it to your child or the school office.
    
   A mini catalogue will be sent home after half term. Please check your child’s school bag.
    

   On World Book Day the children are encouraged to DRESS UP as their favourite book character. There will be a COMPETITION for the best costumes with prizes of book vouchers to be used at the Book Fair. Half term will be the perfect time to prepare their fantastic costumes.

    
   Every child will also receive on the day a World Book Day £1 Book Token which can be spent at the Book Fair.
    
   To keep up-to-date with our Book Fair news log-on to our library blog at:  ilovereadingatstjosephs.blogspot.com.
    
   Don’t forget that every book you buy can help towards FREE BOOKS for our school library!
    
   The last Book Fair was a huge success for St Joseph’s raising £1,100 in FREE BOOKS. We hope it can be even bigger and better this term. Thank you for your continued support.
    
    
   Mrs Grainne Rooney
   School Librarian