FREE Event
This is a live, in-person event.
Location: The Edinburgh Bookshop, 176 Bruntsfield Pl
We're thrilled to welcome local author Maggie Byrd to the bookshop for a special storytime session, filled with songs, cookie recipes and a reading of her new picture book, Rainbow Cookies!
About the book
Rainbow Cookies, a joyful story written by Maggie Byrd and beautifully illustrated by Lisa Molloy, celebrates the precious bond between grandparent and child while sprinkling in some early years learning.
Jenny's stuck indoors. She wants to play on the swings, but it's raining! Luckily, Gran has a sweet idea of what to do while they wait for the clouds to clear: bake yummy rainbow cookies!. Finally, on the way to the park, they spot something magical in the sky that makes Jenny want to sing.
This gentle story introduces colours, counting and song will warm the hearts of little ones and their families.
Perfect for children aged 2-5
About the author
Maggie Byrd, a Scottish writer and mum of two has crafted an uplifting and playful story that blends the warmth of family togetherness with key early years learning. As a parent and teacher, Maggie understands the learning opportunity making things together can create. She has written a hope-filled story to share with younger children about how to brighten a rainy day. Rainbow Cookies cleverly mixes a charming story with growth and development baked in. Her gentle tale celebrates the simple joy of baking together. A story that she hopes parents, grandparents, and carers will enjoy sharing with little ones as they name colours, count, sing, and learn the value of ‘not yet!’
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