A children’s author will host four free storytelling sessions about a cheeky robin visiting The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
Elaina Moon will be in residence at St Oswald’s Church in Grasmere on February 14 and February 21 to read her latest book Little Robin and the Delicious Gingerbread.
It was inspired by the North East writer’s annual winter visits to The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop when she always spotted a robin outside.
“I have always loved reading out loud to children. It is such a powerful way of firing their imaginations and instilling in them a love for words,” said former primary school teacher Elaina.
Joanne Hunter, co-director of Grasmere Gingerbread, said: “For decades we have had a robin visiting the back of the shop and cheering us up with its beautiful song.”
For many years, the robin – voted Britain’s national bird in the 1960s – has featured on a Grasmere Gingerbread Christmas card which depicts Joanne’s baker husband Andrew as a jolly rotund figure.
“It is still one of our most popular cards although Andrew has been on a diet since then,” added Joanne.
Elaina will be hosting her free storytelling sessions at 11am and 3pm inside the church which is next door to The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.
Children of all ages are welcome although specifically those aged up to seven years old. At the end of each session they will be given a free Grasmere Gingerbread flower.
Elaina will also be selling signed copies of her book.
