# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Join Nicci for a magical Half Term event celebrating the first in a magical new series by award-winning author-illustrator, Pippa Curnick!About this EventWhat does your dog REALLY get up to when you're asleep?Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop for a magical Half Term Sunday Book Club as we discover Magic School for Dogs: Treats, Tricks and Trouble by award-winning author-illustrator Pippa Curnick!We'll read along together from this funny, beautifully illustrated adventure before getting creative with a fun book-based activity inspired by a secret school where dogs aren't learning to sit, stay or fetch...They're learning SPELLS!ABOUT MAGIC SCHOOL FOR DOGS: TREATS, TRICKS AND TROUBLEThe dog owners of Barker Street think they know exactly what their beloved pets get up to.They have absolutely no idea.Because when night falls, their dogs sneak away to a very special kind of school – MAGIC SCHOOL!Kind and thoughtful cocker spaniel Chip is doing his best to master his magical lessons, but between tricky spells, mischievous local cats and things that definitely don't go according to plan, becoming a dog magician isn't quite as easy as he hoped.Luckily, Chip has some very good friends – and teachers – to help him along the way.Funny, warm-hearted and packed with gorgeous full-colour illustrations, Magic School for Dogs is a charming new series filled with friendship, magic, mischief and some very surprising tricks.Perfect for young readers who love Isadora Moon, The Worst Witch – and, of course, DOGS!ABOUT PIPPA CURNICKPippa Curnick is an award-winning author and illustrator whose wonderfully colourful and imaginative books are loved by young readers.She is the creator of the Indigo Wilde series, winner of the Alligator's Mouth Award, and the illustrator of the bestselling The Forever Bear.Her stories are packed with distinctive characters, playful humour and vibrant illustrations – and in Magic School for Dogs, she introduces readers to an irresistible new world of four-legged friends, magical lessons and spells that don't always go quite according to plan!AT THIS SUNDAY BOOK CLUB, CHILDREN WILL:📖 Read along with Nicci and discover the secret Magic School for Dogs🐶 Meet Chip the cocker spaniel and his magical four-legged friends🪄 Discover the spells, tricks and trouble awaiting the pupils at magic school💬 Chat about the story, characters and what magical things their OWN pets might secretly get up to!✏️ Take part in a fun book-based creative activity inspired by Magic School for Dogs📚 Enjoy reading and creating alongside other young book lovers at the start of Half TermEvery child takes home their own copy of Magic School for Dogs: Treats, Tricks and Trouble to continue the magical adventure at home!Important Information :Suitable for children aged 5 - 8Event duration: approx. 30 minutesTicket price: £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book, usually £10.99)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/30ffeaa0-c054-11f1-a7fc-234fb0b806ca-rimg-w964-h740-dc7898b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/312fad30-c054-11f1-a7fc-234fb0b806ca-rimg-w964-h740-dc6888a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3167fb40-c054-11f1-a7fc-234fb0b806ca-rimg-w964-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/sunday-book-club-magic-school-for-dogs-for-ages-5-8/100002002379944316 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, trips-adventures, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 8:25 AM - 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: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3674d28c72588e847c9503c5597ca0f07a3cb0a9847005d9c2e4c1c1348564cd-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790551866 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) being held? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8)? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) is organized by Happy Reading Children's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sunday Book Club: 'Magic School for Dogs' (For ages 5 - 8) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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!!" } ] } ] ```