Lucy Farfort: Build Your Own Magical Den

Amy’s new room is strange and scary, and her new house just does not feel like home! But with some new friends, and a little magic from Dad, can Amy stop being Afraid of the Dark? Find out in this delightful event with illustrator Lucy Farfort, then join in to create and decorate your own cosy den using materials you have in your house.

This is a pre-recorded event from the 2021 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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