18 July 2024

Paperback | 36 pages  

230 x 230mm | Ages 5-7 | £7.99 |
ISBN 9781802587050

Celebrated Irish illustrator Margaret Anne Suggs has written and illustrated The Dandelion’s Tale, an allegorical story about migration depicted through a family of dandelions. The story has already received international recognition, having been previously longlisted for the dPictus Unpublished Picturebook Showcase. Through this gentle and beautifully illustrated book, children will not only see the benefits of embracing all the flowers in the garden but will also understand the importance of accepting those who may be new in their local community. 

Margaret Anne Suggs says, ‘I believe that to foster empathy, every child should have stories about the experiences of immigrants. In this allegory, the dandelions – who are just weeds after all – are made to move on when they are confronted with tools, machines and potions. They float away, taking their hopes with them, and journey to find a peaceful place to reseed and settle.’

Margaret Anne Suggs is a children’s book illustrator and has published over a dozen books in four different languages. Margaret Anne was raised in the American Deep South but moved to Dublin, Ireland to pursue a Master’s Degree at the National College of Art and Design. She serves on the Board of Directors for both Illustrators Ireland and the International Board on Books for Young People Ireland (IBBYIre). She lectures part-time at Ballyfermot College, where she founded the illustration course (Higher National Diploma).

RHS Hampton Court Palace

11am and 3pm, 02 July 2024

Sue Kent, author of the accessible, perennial gardening notebook Garden Notes, will be speaking on how to create flower borders for easy management and colour joy. You can listen to Sue deliver this insightful talk at the 11am or 3pm session.

Dawe's Twineworks, Somerset

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Harvington History Festival

Harvington Hall

11.00am, 27 July 2024

Be entertained listening to the fascinating lives of the Tudors as author Melita Thomas discusses 1000 Tudor People, vividly revealing many fascinating stories based on her meticulous research.  

Nature in Art, Gloucester
23 July – 01 September 2024

This renowned exhibition celebrates British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational images, showcasing the best of our natural heritage. Entry to this exhibition is included in the admission price to the museum.