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A visit to the Melbourne Writers Festival

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On Saturday, Patrick and Tom L took their friends Martin B and Marcus C to the Melbourne Writers Festival. They did WordPlay@ArtPlay . The boys went to an Illustrating workshop with one of our favourite illustrators Leigh Hobbs and a Writing workshop with Doug Macleod.

Marcus and I went to ArtPlay at Federation Square as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival. We saw Leigh Hobbs and he taught us how to draw Old Tom and Mr Chicken.  

Old Tom

Old Tom

We went to a Writing workshop and we had to make up our own character and give them a problem. We made a Captain Underpants book. The problem for Captain Underpants was that he had to defeat the big fat turkey.

 

Tom and Marcus’ story

Captain underpants and the turkey
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Patrick and Martin’s story

The adventures of max and finley
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We both got a copy of one of Leigh Hobbs’ new books called Mr Badger and the Big Surprise and Leigh Hobbs signed our books for us.

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 Mr Badger books

It was the best day ever. (Tom L and Marcus C – 1M)

Leigh Hobbs at his book signing

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This afternoon I went to Collins bookshop at Northland to buy a copy of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris for our LRC and have it signed by Leigh Hobbs.  I was very pleased to meet Mackenzie from 3BD who was there with her mum and brother.  We were second and third in line to meet Leigh.  Leigh happily chatted and signed our books and a poster for our LRC as well as posing for photos.  We are so lucky to have such a talented children’s author and illustrator who likes to meet the people who enjoy reading his books!

 Leigh Hobbs & Mr Chicken

We are going to read Mr Chicken goes to Paris this week in the LRC.  I’m really looking forward to sharing this book with you…

What was your favourite part of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris?

 

Mr Chicken goes to Paris by Leigh Hobbs

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At last we have another book from Leigh Hobbs who is one  of our favourite author and illustrators!  This time he has written Mr Chicken his very own adventure.  Leigh has combined his love of architectural drawing with the humour of Mr Chicken.   This is what Allen and Unwin, the publishers have to say about  Mr Chicken goes to Paris

Mr Chicken has taken up his friend Yvette’s invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, Mr Chicken is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offer – and the inhabitants of this most stylish city don’t quite know what to make of him. Mr Chicken will delight children of all ages. 

 

Mr Chicken

  
You have an opportunity to meet Leigh Hobbs at Collins Bookshop at Northland on Saturday, August 1st from 2.00pm

You can pre-order a copy of his new book for Leigh to sign by ringing 99546220

 Tell us about your favourite Leigh Hobbs’ book or character.

How to Draw Deltora Dragons

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We have lots of people who love to draw and borrow our drawing books. Liam R in 3BY borrowed “How to Draw Deltora Dragons” by Marc McBride. Marc McBride does an amazing job bringing Emily Rodda’s Deltora Quest characters to life!  Liam drew this wonderful dragon that has lots of detail.

If you have a picture you would like to go on our blog you can bring it to the LRC.

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