# Event Details - **Event Name**: Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Meet authors David Preece and Jim Webber for a fun storytime featuring "Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family" and a lovable Scottish Terrier!About this EventJoin authors David Preece and Jim Webber for a special family storytime featuring their beloved picture book, Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family. Meet the lovable Scottish Terrier whose adventures celebrate kindness, friendship, compassion, and the importance of helping others. Perfect for children ages 4–8 and their families, this interactive event includes a reading, conversation, and time to celebrate the joy of storytelling together. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d82361f0-a398-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w571-h740-dcb8c8c8-gmir.jpg About the BookA loving family finally adopts Mr. Higgins. As Thelma, his adopted sister, succumbs to illness, Mr. Higgins learns how his big feelings of loss can bring him closer to his new family. Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family is about consoling individuals in need.You can order your copy of Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family on The Bookery website or grab your copy at the storytime! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d8305a40-a398-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w523-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About the AuthorsDavid J. Preece is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, children's author, and former urban planner with more than four decades of experience serving communities across the United States. His plays have received numerous honors, including recognition from the D.C. Fringe Festival, FirstWorks, and the New Hampshire Theatre Awards. In addition to his work for the stage and screen, David is the co-author of the published Mr. Higgins children's book series.Jim Webber is an educator, writer, and lifelong animal lover who shares David's passion for creating stories that encourage kindness, empathy, and acceptance. Together, they have authored A Home for Mr. Higgins, Mr. Higgins Takes a Stand, Mr. Higgins to the Rescue, and Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family, all inspired by the adventures of their beloved Scottish Terrier, Mr. Higgins.Drawing upon real-life experiences, David and Jim create stories that help young readers navigate friendship, family relationships, compassion, and belonging. Their goal is to inspire children to embrace differences, open their hearts to others, and recognize that everyone deserves to feel loved, accepted, and valued.David and Jim live in New Hampshire with Mr. Higgins, whose adventures continue to inspire new stories. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/storytime-and-crafts-with-david-preece-and-jim-webber/100001999125739903 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, festivals, fine-arts, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Bookery Manchester - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Bookery Manchester - **lat**: 42.9901531 - **long**: -71.46330549999999 - **full address**: Bookery Manchester, 844 Elm Street, Manchester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/34893f8e2e492a796c98347581f1484ae0471b10974bef069d16884d909bb93f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b848-gmir.jpg?v=1788001269 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber being held? - **A:** Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Bookery Manchester, 844 Elm Street, Manchester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber? - **A:** Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber is organized by Bookery Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Storytime and Crafts with David Preece and Jim Webber 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 Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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