Come to Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre for a heartwarming storytelling adventure about friendship, forgiveness and new beginnings with children’s author Kathy Urban
A Tree for Everyone – Interactive Storytelling with Kathy Urban
“Stories. Giggles. Silences...”
Families are invited to join children’s author Kathy Urban for an immersive and highly interactive storytelling experience based on her latest picture book, A Tree for Everyone, a tender tale about teamwork, second chances, and the power of a meaningful apology.
This session celebrates the magic of storytelling and the power of good word choices, as Kathy invites children into her story world.
The storytelling will be followed by a picture frame decorating workshop and the chance to contribute towards a Tree of Kindness - an artprop displayed during Kathy’s storytimes.
This event is suitable for families and young readers aged 3–8.
Each tickets includes access to the event for one adult& child and a copy of Kathy’s book.
About the book
“… and they agreed that the tree really belonged to everyone!”
Set around an old oak tree, two groups of children find themselves at odds with each other. As tensions rise and angry words halt their play, can the children find a way forward to share their special place and turn strangers into friends?
A heartwarming story about working together, second chances and the healing power of a meaningful apology.
About the author
Kathy Urban is a children’s book writer and journalist who has reported on news, entertainment and environmental stories for more than a decade. Her books are inspired by her experiences as a parent and cherished childhood recollections of muddy forest adventures, building homes for tiny insects and a shelf filled with Astrid Lindgren books. As well as the UK, Kathy has lived in the US, Denmark, Germany, and now calls Dubai her home.
About the Illustrator
Rosie Butcher grew up in East Yorkshire, where she currently lives and works. She completed a BA (Hons) in Illustration in 2011, and enjoys working in a number of mediums, including traditional materials like watercolours and pastels. Rosie’s illustrations and working habits are influenced by history, historical figures and scientific phenomenon, particularly astronomy. Rosie thinks it is important to try to think like a child would and derive inspiration from the adventures of these little beings.
A Tree for Everyone – Interactive Storytelling with Kathy Urban
Book tickets
Date: 16th Nov
Start time: 14:00
Duration: 60 mins
Location: Polka's Clore Learning Studio
The Polka Theatre
240 The Broadway,
Wimbledon
SW19 1SB
Kathy Urban on Instagram
www.kathyurbantales.com
