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Our new story corner

Twelve cushions, a small armchair and the shelf of books we read most at story time. Here is how we built it, and why it is at the back of the shop.

A paper-craft reading corner with cushions on the floor, a small armchair and shelves of colourful books under bunting

For years story time happened wherever there was room. This autumn we moved the poetry to the front and gave the back of the shop to the cushions.

Why at the back

Children walk past every shelf on the way, and they always stop at one. By the time they reach the cushions, they have chosen what they want us to read.

What is in it

Twelve cushions in four colours, one armchair for the reader, and a low shelf of our most-read story time books, so anyone can pick one up.

Ask Pip, the paper owl

Answers about books, ages, events and visits

Hoo! I'm Pip, the paper owl. Ask me for a book for a 5-year-old who loves boats, or when story time is.

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