# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop this Easter school holiday to celebrate a new untold tale from The Wind in the Willows!About this EventJoin Nicci at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a heartwarming Kid’s Book Club celebrating The Tales of Portly the Otter : Untold Tales from The Wind in teh Willows — a beautifully illustrated adventure from bestselling author M.G. Leonard, with illustrations by Polly Dunbar!…Deep in a winding river, where reeds whisper and waters shimmer, lives Portly the otter — a curious, kind-hearted creature with a taste for adventure!But when danger threatens his peaceful home, Portly must show bravery, cleverness, and the true power of friendship to protect the river and all who live there…In this enchanting and gently thrilling tale, readers are swept into a richly imagined world of wildlife, where every ripple in the water holds a new story waiting to be discovered.Perfect for readers who love animals, nature, and classic-feeling adventures filled with warmth and wonder!Each child will enjoy:✨ A read-along with Nicci✨ Book-inspired activities perfect for curious, creative minds— and every child takes home their own copy of the book to keep!PRAISE for The Tales of Portly the Otter:A beautifully told adventure, rich in atmosphere and charmA celebration of friendship, courage and the natural worldBrought to life with stunning illustrations by Polly DunbarImportant Information about the Book Club:Suitable for children aged 7+Event duration: approx. 30 minutesTicket price: £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book, usually £14.99)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/events9/banners/716ef000-26e8-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1200-h371-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7199f7a0-26e8-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1200-h371-dca7c5ab-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/71cc7950-26e8-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1200-h371-dcd2edf3-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-book-club-the-adventures-of-portly-the-otter-for-ages-7/100001985726857485 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, literary-art, easter, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **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 gallery - **Alt text**: Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2418bfa7cf7f664d6a94b395763d2f1a622ca7f3241ac885d86f61430cd1221f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774291548 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+) being held? - **A:** Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+) takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+)? - **A:** Tickets for Kid’s Book Club: The Adventures of Portly the Otter (For ages 7+) are priced at GBP 5 per person. 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Our collaboration with the café and artisanal bakery STAPLE means that visitors can also enjoy a shared love of coffee, cakes, and books in a cozy and welcoming environment.” - Nicci Rosengarten, Founder, Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, Broadstairs, Kent.Discover a dreamy Children’s bookshop filled with books to inspire and nurture young minds (and also the slightly older)!!The Happy Reading Children's Bookshop is a collaboration with STAPLE, an artisanal baker and café that uses traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, handmade breads and viennoiseriee pastries. 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