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Workshop with author Ashleigh Barton

When
  • Sunday 15 March from 10:30am to 11:15am
Cost

Child: $10.00Accompanying adult: Free

Author Ashleigh Barton will share her beautiful picture books and explore the different ways we say Grandma and Grandpa across the globe in this fun, interactive workshop.

Join bestselling author Ashleigh Barton for a globe-trotting adventure through her books. What do you call your grandmother? and What do you call your grandfather? Discover the many ways we say Grandma and Grandpa around the world — from Nonna to Jaja — in this interactive workshop. It’s a heartwarming celebration of families and the special names that bring us together.

Suitable for the whole family. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Where: Meet outside the Dixson Room, Ground Level, Mitchell Building, State Library of NSW.

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