# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop to celebrate the companion to 'The Suitcase' from the creator of Frank and Bert!About this EventJoin Nicci for this week's Sunday Book Club at the Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop celebrating ‘The Teacup’ by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (’The Suitcase’, ‘Frank and Bert’), a heartwarming and inspiring picture book for children aged 3 - 6. This week's creative activity will be inspired by the story's theme of refugees and migration that challenges unconscious bias; with special thanks to Nosy Crow for the lovely activity sheet!About the bookAn evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert.Praise for The Suitcase:"This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLong ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home. The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . . . thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . . .A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message - children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Teacup.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.Important Information :Suitable for children aged 3 - 6Event duration: approx. 30 minutesTicket price: £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £7.99)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/events4/banners/f799c4f0-7325-11f1-bdc3-a728c6762582-rimg-w1200-h371-dcfffdf1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f7d60aa0-7325-11f1-bdc3-a728c6762582-rimg-w1200-h371-dcfffdf1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f80be7b0-7325-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h371-dcfffdf1-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/sunday-book-club-the-teacup-for-ages-3-6/100001991303135282 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 30 minutes - Location: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - Languages: English ## 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**: Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4c2c3b732304067aae909e8ed4ec02070cd18a745b1887ea0194efba8094b8e6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781325278 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) being held? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6)? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) is organized by Happy Reading Children's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'The Teacup' (For ages 3 - 6) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Broadstairs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Together with my outreach work with schools and the local community as The Kids Books Curator, the Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop represents the culmination of my ultimate goal – establishing a physical presence on the high street. This shop is more than just a place to buy books; it's a vibrant community hub where young readers can discover the joy of reading and where we can foster a lifelong love of literature in children. 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. STAPLE has multiple highly popular cafés across the Isle of Thanet including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Westgate-on-Sea.Founded by a multi-award winning bookseller Nicci Rosengarten (a Moon Lane alumnus), this delightful Children's literary destination at Staple Broadstairs is on the quaint and picturesque, and aptly named, Reading Street, located in the historic village of St Peters, just in land from Botany Bay and Joss Bay. Our store is 20 minutes walk from Broadstairs Station and free parking is available both on, and at either end of Reading Street.Outreach with local schools, home educators and other children's services is a priority. In-store events happen regularly, including a free (relaxed) children's storytime on Friday mornings. Teachers receive a 10% discount on books in store with a school ID!!" } ] } ] ```