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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We can't wait to welcome Tor Freeman back to the shop this October half term! Tor will be joining us for a Halloween workshop inspired by her upcoming book, Pomona: Stories of the Cat Witch. 🗓️ Thursday 29th October ⏰ 11am-12pm 🎨 Ages 3-8 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Join us in Richmond for a Makaton signed storytime with Suzanne of Singing Hands! This multisensory, signed storytime is open to families with children of any age. Suzanne will be signing picture books and some songs to finish. 🗓️ Saturday 24th October ⏰ 11am-12pm 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We are very excited to be welcoming Rachel Piercey back to the shop this Autumn! To celebrate the latest Brown Bear Wood book, Rachel will be hosting a craft workshop (for ages 4-7) and a poetry writing workshop (for ages 8-11). 🗓️ Saturday 17th October ⏰ 10:00am-12:00pm 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are thrilled to be offering signed and dedicated books by Alice Melvin! All Mouse books available, including brand new: Mouse Goes to the Mountains. Please visit our website (link via bio) to place your order. All orders must be complete by end of day on Monday 31st August 🐭

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join us this #BookshopDay for a fun storytime with crafts and music, inspired by Wonderland! Jessica Courtney-Tickle is the illustrator of the fantastic Story Orchestra series. 🗓️ Saturday 10th October ⏰ 11am-12pm 🎨 Ages 5-8 🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via bio)

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

We have limited tickets remaining for our Adventure Gamebook workshop with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club this Summer holiday! Join us for a group play through of Storm Quest. 🗓️ Weds 12th & Thurs 13th August ⏰ 3:00-4:00pm 🎨 Ages 9+ 🎟️ Tickets on our website (link via bio)

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We are delighted to be extending our creative writing community to adults! Join Mariah Mannae for a 7-week writing course, running from Weds 9th September to Weds 2nd December. The sessions will take place every other Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm. Tickets via our website/bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are excited to be welcoming @andyjpizza.bsky.social to the shop for a fantastic summer workshop! Join Andy, author and illustrator of Invisible Things, for an event to celebrate the latest book in the series, Mysterious Things. 🗓️ Sat 15th Aug ⏰ 11am-12pm 🎨 Ages 5-8 🎟️ Tickets via website/bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🎉 Pre-order now! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to be offering signed and dedicated copies of You Choose: Party Time by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart. 🌟 £12.99 per hardback copy 📚 Purchase via our website/bio 📬 Delivery expected first week of September

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, the new Children's Laureate! "My aim is to create a national conversation that champions the benefits of shared reading and sociable reading experiences." - Patrice Lawrence We are excited to see everything that Patrice has in store.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join Mariah Mannae for our Teen Creative Writing course next term - every Wednesday after school! These sessions invite teens to discover the art of storytelling in a welcoming environment. 🗓️ Weds 9th Sept - Weds 4th Nov ⏰ 4:45-5:35pm weekly ✍️ Ages 13-16 🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We are excited to be welcoming @georgekirktales.bsky.social to host our storytime on Wednesday 29th July! Join us for a musical storytime with craft activities, puppets and sensory experiences. 🗓️ Weds 29th July ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 🎨 Ideal ages 0-4 🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via bio)

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Pop in to collect your #SummerReadingChallenge booklet and visit us over the summer to claim a sticker for every reading goal you reach! @readingagency.bsky.social Illustrations © Harry Woodgate 2026. Read to the Beat © The Reading Agency 2026, registered charity number 1085443 England and Wales

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

There's still time to book your space for our next Creative Writing Course with Mariah Mannae for kids ages 7-12! This course will take place throughout the Autumn Term, every Thursday after school. 🗓️ Thurs 10 Sept - Thurs 19th Nov ✍️ Ages 7-12 🎟️ Limited tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

If you're looking for something to do post-heatwave, we have tickets remaining for our Adult Creative Writing workshop with Mariah Mannae next week! This is a welcoming space - no prior writing experience required. 🗓️ Weds 1st July ⏰ 6:30-7:30pm 🎨 Adults 🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We will be welcoming Thiago de Moraes back to the shop to celebrate his new book! Thiago will be hosting a myths drawing workshop (ticketed) and a book signing (free RSVP) - info via bio. We are excited to be hosting this event at the same time as the Richmond Myths Festival.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us for our next Storytime and Craft workshop! This time, we'll be making our own animal masks to create a Carnival of the Animals parade during the Summer Holidays. 🗓️ Monday 20th July ⏰ 11am-12pm 🎨 Ideal ages 3-6 🎟️ Tickets available on our website (via our bio)

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you'd like to join our 3-day Creative Writing course with Mariah Mannae this Summer Holiday, we have very limited tickets remaining. We have added an extra timeslot due to incredibly high demand. 🗓️ Tues 18th - Thurs 20th Aug ⏰ Afternoon ✍️ Ages 7-12 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We have limited tickets remaining for our event with @jackdraws.bsky.social THIS Saturday 20th June! Join us at 11am to take part in a drawalong inspired by the Dadbot graphic novels. All tickets include a copy of the book! 🗓️ Saturday 20th June ⏰ 11am-12pm ✍️ Ages 6+ 🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

To celebrate the start of #IndieBookshopWeek, we will be welcoming fantastic author/illustrator Tor this Saturday 13th, to offer customers recommendations and sign her books. Pop in to from 10am-1pm to meet Tor and leave with some brand new recommendations!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

After a year of sold-out creative writing courses hosted by Mariah Mannae here at the shop, we are thrilled to be hosting our first Adult Taster Session. We'll explore authenticity, voice, perfectionism in a welcoming space. No experience required! Tickets and info via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Don't forget that this SATURDAY 13TH, we will be joined by Tor Freeman, who will become a bookseller for a day! Pop in from 10am-1pm to meet Tor, ask her for some recommendations and get some Boss of the Underworld books signed.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We are delighted to be partnering with the Children's Book Project again this year! The Children's Book Project is a charity that tackles childhood inequalities by gifting books to children with few of their own. You can donate your pre-loved children's books here until Saturday 20th June.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If you know a teenager who's a budding young writer, then don't miss this fantastic taster session with Mariah Mannae! Mariah will be hosting a Creative Writing Taster Session for teens aged 13-16. 🗓️ Weds 17th June ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm ✍️ Ages 13-16 🎟️ Limited tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We will be running a 3 day creative writing workshop with Mariah Mannae this summer holiday! We will explore voice, genre and story structure in a fun and exciting environment. 🗓️ Tues 18th - Thurs 20th August ⏰ 3:00-4:00pm each day ✍️ Ages 7-12 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are thrilled to share that the wonderful Tor Freeman will be joining us on Saturday 13th June as a bookseller for the day! This event is in collaboration with @hachettechildrens.bsky.social and @booksaremybag.bsky.social to celebrate the 20th year of #IndieBookshopWeek. More info via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

News on the board! We have two more super exciting events coming up soon: Tues 26th May, 11am-12pm: Buzzing Bees storytime and craft workshop (ideal ages 3-6) Weds 17th June, 4:30-5:30pm: Teen Creative Writing Taster Session with Mariah Mannae (ages 13-16) Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Come along in half term to meet Jo Arnold, the author of The Shipwreck Atlas, and take part in a battleship gameshow and craft activities. Limited spaces remaining, book now! 🗓️ Thursday 28th May ⏰ 3:00-4:00pm 📚 Ideal ages 7+ 🎟️ Tickets on our website (via our bio)

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🐝 Buzzing Bees workshop 🐝 Join us this May half term for a storytime and craft session to design your own buzzing bees! Decorate your bees however you like and then help them collect their flowers. 🗓️ Tues 26th May ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 🎨 Ideal ages 3-6 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Don't forget to grab tickets to our event with the wonderful Mariesa Dulak for a fun interactive storytime next week! We will be celebrating her brand new book, The Ice Cream Crocodile. 🗓️ Saturday 16th May ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 🎨 Ideal ages 2-6 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 #AlligatorsAward, in partnership with Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social. Heartiest of congratulations to all involved! More info: www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Shipwrecks! Clues! Crafts! Join us this half term for a fun workshop led by Jo Arnold, author of The Shipwreck Atlas. We will take part in a battleship gameshow and turn into shipwreck detectives. 🗓️ Thursday 28th May ⏰ 3:00-4:00pm 📚 Ideal ages 7+ 🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming @jackdraws.bsky.social for an interactive event to celebrate Father's Day weekend with the latest Dadbot book. We will design our very own robots and Father's Day cards. 🗓️ Saturday 20th June ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 📚 Ideal ages 6+ 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce a brand new creative writing workshop for teens, led by Mariah Mannae! We’ll explore genre, voice, and imagination through thoughtful literary discussion and writing exercises. 🗓️ Wednesday 17th June ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm ✍️ Ages 13-16 🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

📣 STORYTIME UPDATE 📣 Our weekly storytime session has moved to Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Join us every Wednesday at 11am for stories read by The Alligator's Mouth staff. 📚 £3 or free if you buy a book 🎟️ RSVP welcome or just turn up 👶 Ideal for babies and toddlers

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming @alastairc.com for a book signing THIS FRIDAY to celebrate We Are Dragon! We will have a selection of Alastair's books in stock, including Adam-2, Orion Lost, Reek and more for you to get signed. 🗓️ Friday 24th April ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

May is just around the corner and we have exciting events coming up… Our Izzy the Inventor event with Zanna Davidson and Elissa Elwick is now SOLD OUT! You can still grab TICKETS for our interactive storytime with Mariesa Dulak to celebrate her latest book. 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming Mariesa Dulak to the shop for a fantastic interactive storytime! Bring your little ones and join Mariesa for a brilliant storytime with animal actions and nursery rhymes. 🗓️ Saturday 16th May ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 🎟️ Tickets available via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Come and see our fantastic new window, painted by the lovely Chloe at @nosycrow.bsky.social! We are celebrating the publication of We Are Dragon by @alastairc.com ahead of our signing with him on Friday 24th April! Tickets are available via the link in our bio...

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

We are super excited to be welcoming author Zanna Davidson and illustrator Elissa Elwick for a fantastic creative event! We will be celebrating their Izzy the Inventor series, with fairytale mapmaking and an opportunity to make your own science experiments. 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Easter opening hours 🐣 See our opening hours over the Easter period! We will be open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday with altered hours. Please note, we are CLOSED on Easter Sunday. Pop in this week to grab some holiday books... happy Spring! 🌷

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🌟 GRUFFALO GRANNY 🌟 The cover reveal is here! We are delighted and excited to share the brand new cover of Gruffalo Granny, which will be arriving here on 10th September 2026. Pre-order your copy now via the link in our bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We are delighted to announce the Longlist for the 2026 #AlligatorsAward, in partnership with the Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social. Congratulations to all the authors, illustrators, and publishers! More information: thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award

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Sarah McIntyre @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Stopped by lovely Richmond bookshop @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social, signed lots of books with @philipreeve.bsky.social and drew Fledermaus on the wall 🐭✍️

Philip, Margaret and Tony in front of The Alligator’s Mouth bookshop

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

We are so excited for our next Comics Club with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club! Join Mark for a Bunny Books showcase and craft activity this Easter holiday. 🗓️ Tuesday 7th April, 3-4pm 🎨 Ideal ages 6-11 🎟️ Limited tickets remaining via our bio/website

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We are absolutely delighted to share the details of our next term of Creative Writing, which will be hosted by the fantastic Mariah Mannae this Summer! Join us for 8 exciting weeks of storytelling. 🗓️ April-June 2026 ⏰ Thursdays ✍️ Ages 7-12 🎟️ Limited tickets via bio/website

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Natalia Shaloshvili on Saturday 7th March! Join wonderful author/illustrator Natalia as she reads from her new picture book, Bear Worries, and runs a creative workshop. 🎟️ Tickets available via our bio 🎨 Ideal ages 3-5

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We can't wait to meet Gruffalo Granny! The third book in the bestselling Gruffalo series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is coming this September. It's bound to be a classic. Place your pre-order now via the link in our bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

We are very excited to announce a holiday workshop with Mariah Mannae! 🗓️ Fri 20th Feb, 3-4pm 🎨 Ideal ages 7-12 🎟️ Tickets £13 (£3 redeemable) Book now via our bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Join us for a Storytime and Craft Workshop for little ones this Half Term! We will be reading a story, then designing and decorating our own fish for a spectacular race. This is a family event, ideal for ages 3-6. 🗓️ Monday 16th Feb, 11am-12pm 🎟️ Tickets via our bio/website

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