Audio Story Company (Sarah Miele and Calum Paterson)

  • Saturday 26th April, 11:30-12:30pm 
  • Venue: Paisley Central Library

Alan Dapré shares Grizzly Ben, his heart-warming picture book about a boy who becomes a bear! A story with relatable themes of friendship, frustration and family. Filled with lovely read aloud language, Grizzly Ben offers plenty of opportunities for audience participation of the roaring, stomping kind, so get ready for a lively session.

Expect lots of props, wordplay, laughter and fun as Alan shares his hairy, bear-y, not-too-scary story with you. Plus quirky quizzical questions. Can you tell the difference between a teddy bear, a real bear and a cushion? Come along and find out! Perfect for wee grizzly bears & bairns.

Alan Dapré is an experienced children’s author, with 62 published books. His plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio and used in schools. Formerly a TV scriptwriter, whose work was BAFTA nominated, Alan enjoys inventing imaginative stories and poetry while walking his wonderful rescue dog, Max. Alan regularly appears at book festivals, libraries & schools where he delivers lively interactive events to young readers based on his enjoyably funny children’s books.