# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kid’s Author-Illustrator Event: Fiona Lumbers 'Mo's Stick' (For ages 2+) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop is so looking forward to hosting the Children's author and illustrator - Fiona Lumbers!About this EventJoin author-illustrator Fiona Lumbers at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a heartwarming and creative celebration of her beautiful picture book Mo’s Stick!Step into a gentle, imaginative story about play that helps little ones to explore everyday feelings…ABOUT MO’S STICKMo is sad - the little mouse's favourite stick is GONE! It could take Mo up to the stars and across the sea, and no other stick will ever be as good. But was it the stick that was special, or could it have been Mo's wild and wonderful imagination? A beautifully rendered celebration of imagination. This charming new character, created by the illustrator of the bestselling Luna Loves... series, is perfect for fans of characters such as Pip and Posy, Maisy and Miffy. Mo captures the determination, creativity and expressiveness of young children. Beautifully rendered illustrations with collage elements make this hugely appealing for young readers. With clever die-cuts throughout, this is the perfect book to inspire imaginative play.With Fiona Lumbers’ warm storytelling and expressive, characterful illustrations, this is a story to share, talk about, and treasure.ABOUT FIONA LUMBERSFiona Lumbers is an acclaimed author and illustrator whose much-loved picture books include Clem and Crab and Grandpa's Gift. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Luna Loves… series, written by Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.Her work is known for its emotional depth, warmth and beautifully observed moments of childhood, creating stories that gently explore feelings, relationships and the power of imagination in everyday life.At this cosy, creative session, children will:✨ Enjoy an interactive storytime with Fiona Lumbers🎨 Take part in thoughtful, story-inspired creative activities💬 Have the chance to ask questions about drawing, storytelling and illustration🌿 Explore themes of imagination, resilience and everyday adventuresWhether your child loves drawing, storytelling, or simply exploring the world around them, this welcoming event is designed to spark creativity, connection and joy.— and every child takes home their own copy of Mo’s Stick to treasure!Important Information:Suitable for children aged 2+Event duration: approx. 45minutes (includes signing)Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book RRP £12.99)Booking is essential — spaces are limited!The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.If you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to another family.Photos may be taken for social media (backs of heads only). Please let us know at the start of the session if you prefer your child not to be included.📧 Questions? Contact: books@happyreading.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/530d1790-2706-11f1-b24a-29e1eb4e9691-rimg-w1200-h371-dc181a1e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/53634de0-2706-11f1-b24a-29e1eb4e9691-rimg-w1200-h371-dcfef7ea-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/53beb450-2706-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1200-h371-dcf7e171-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-author-illustrator-event-fiona-lumbers-mos-stick-for-ages-2/100001985756991617 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, storytelling, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fkids-author-illustrator-event-fiona-lumbers-mos-stick-for-ages-2-tickets-1985756991617 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Broadstairs - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - **lat**: 51.3743726 - **long**: 1.4312459 - **full address**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop (https://allevents.in/org/happy-reading-childrens-bookshop/25840163) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/53014d5e8d46f743b79f96a2759872f2855fdc016a5091ead1ce380424beb973-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774304358 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/51cd2762145a80829a2f92cc6c44f12da101dba4492f959997875b66a38f013a-rimg-w400-h400-dcf7e172-gmir.jpg?v=1774304358 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 5 up to 5 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, literary-art, fine-arts, storytelling, trips-adventures - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Kid’s Author-Illustrator Event: Fiona Lumbers 'Mo's Stick' (For ages 2+) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Kid’s Author-Illustrator Event: Fiona Lumbers 'Mo's Stick' (For ages 2+)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/53014d5e8d46f743b79f96a2759872f2855fdc016a5091ead1ce380424beb973-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774304358", "startDate": "2026-04-18T11:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-18T13:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-author-illustrator-event-fiona-lumbers-mos-stick-for-ages-2/100001985756991617", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Happy Reading Children's Bookshop", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "30a Reading Street", "postalCode": "CT10 3AZ", "addressLocality": "Broadstairs", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.3743726", "longitude": "1.4312459" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop is so looking forward to hosting the Children's author and illustrator - Fiona Lumbers!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-18T13:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "lowPrice": "5.00", "highPrice": "5.00", "price": "5.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-author-illustrator-event-fiona-lumbers-mos-stick-for-ages-2/100001985756991617" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-author-illustrator-event-fiona-lumbers-mos-stick-for-ages-2/100001985756991617", "price": "5.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Happy Reading Childrens Bookshop", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/happy-reading-childrens-bookshop/25840163", "description": "This bookshop is the perfect combination of specialist food and drink, and BOOKS!!“Opening my own children’s bookshop is an absolute dream come true. 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