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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 3h

We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Anna James on Saturday 15th November!

We will be celebrating Anna's latest book, Alice With a Why. Join us for an interactive event inspired by Wonderland, followed by a public book signing.

🎟️ Tickets now available via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 18h

Remaining tickets for Mark's Comics Club THIS Friday available via our bio! It's a Halloween special...

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 19d

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Comics 🎃

Join Mark on Friday 17th October for our next Comics Club, where we'll be drawing pumpkin faces and creating comic stories set in haunted pumpkin patches.

Check out Mark's Quickdraw Comics Club website for other spooky creative workshops!

🎟️ Tickets via bio

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 1d

So lovely to visit the gorgeous @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social today. I could have spent hours there and bought the whole shop. But given we’ve got to carry them back to Glasgow we had to limit ourselves. Kudos to my husband for carrying our haul round Kew Gardens all afternoon. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

A collection of children’s books and bookmarks on top of a The Alligator’s Mouth branded bag.

A wall with lots of illustrations from different children’s illustrations.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 2d

Upcoming author visits 📣

We can't wait to welcome Yuval Zommer to the shop THIS Saturday 18th Oct at 10:30am for an interactive event about the planet. Book remaining spaces via our bio.

We will also be hosting Adam Stower for a Half Term event on Monday 27th Oct - book now!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 6d

Check out these wonderful snaps from last week’s youth writing class! Mariah led the group in their creative world building session.

Mariah’s weekly writing classes have built a community of young creatives. To join the waiting list for the classes, head to the link in our bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to @jenniepoh.bsky.social for visiting us last week to sign copies of The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster!

A signed copy will make the perfect October treat - a story full of spookiness and magic! And when you stop by, spot Jennie's new illustration on our wall...

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 8d

Our Skandar book signing with A.F. Steadman is officially SOLD OUT! Huge thanks to @afsteadman.bsky.social and Simon & Schuster for including us on The First Unicorn Rider tour. We can't wait!

If you didn't manage to book tickets, you can pre-order a SIGNED and DEDICATED copy via our bio ⚡️

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 9d

A brand new Bunny vs Monkey adventure has landed: Intergalactic Monkey Business... IN STOCK NOW!

We have LIMITED SIGNED copies by @jamiesmart.bsky.social available first come, first served. Grab yours after school and head into outer space with everyone's favourite duo!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 11d

📢 Update!

Due to exceptional demand, we have added an EXTRA timeslot with LIMITED TICKETS (17:30 on Monday 3rd November to meet @annabelwriter here!) These are the final tickets available for The First Unicorn Rider tour.

Available NOW via our bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 14d

⚡ BIG NEWS ⚡

We are so thrilled to announce that @afsteadman.bsky.social, author of the bestselling Skandar series, will be visiting us for a book signing on Monday 3rd November!

🎟️ Pre-sale NOW
🎟️ General tickets on sale from 16:30 TOMORROW (2nd Oct) - please visit our website via bio for details

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 12d

One week to go until Bookshop Day 2025!

You can now pre-order one of the LIMITED EDITION tote bags via our website/bio. This year, the @booksaremybag.bsky.social bag has been designed by Ashwin Chacko and will be available from Saturday 11th October while supplies last. Secure one now!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 14d

⚡ BIG NEWS ⚡

We are so thrilled to announce that @afsteadman.bsky.social, author of the bestselling Skandar series, will be visiting us for a book signing on Monday 3rd November!

🎟️ Pre-sale NOW
🎟️ General tickets on sale from 16:30 TOMORROW (2nd Oct) - please visit our website via bio for details

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 17d

We had a wonderful weekend with visits from author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili and author Nat Harrison. If you'd like a signed copy of Bear, Sasha Feels Shy, or The Girl Who Raced the World, pop by while stock lasts!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 19d

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Comics 🎃

Join Mark on Friday 17th October for our next Comics Club, where we'll be drawing pumpkin faces and creating comic stories set in haunted pumpkin patches.

Check out Mark's Quickdraw Comics Club website for other spooky creative workshops!

🎟️ Tickets via bio

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful @robbiddulph.bsky.social to the shop to sign copies of When I Grow Up I’d Like To Be, on publication day! Thank you Rob and Charlotte @harpercollins.bsky.social for visiting us as part of the indie bookshop tour.

Signed copies available NOW!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 24d

We are thrilled to be welcoming Adam Stower to the shop for a spooky Half Term event! Join us on Monday 27th October at 10:30am for a creative workshop and book signing, celebrating the latest Murray and Bun book: Murray the Ghosthunter.

🎟️ Tickets now available via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 29d

We are thrilled to announce our event with author-illustrator Yuval Zommer on Saturday 18th October! Join us for a wondrous tour of the most remarkable islands of the world. It will be a morning filled with creative activities and facts to astonish you.

🎟️ Tickets now available via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 29d

As we all enjoy the last few rays of summer sunshine, we are in awe of our new board by Anna Millais.

Featuring late summer blooms and Mary Oliver poetry, Anna's board is the perfect way to mark the changing season. Come and see it, tucked just off Richmond high street!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 15

Turtle Moon by @hannahgold.bsky.social is now here in paperback! It's currently Children's Book of the Month @booksaremybag.bsky.social and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Hannah to the shop for a signing soon...

🎟️ Tickets to Hannah's signing at The Alligator's Mouth (12th Nov) via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 14

🌟 Rob Biddulph 🌟

If you would like a SIGNED AND DEDICATED (first name only) copy of Rob's new book, please place your order online or instore by Mon 22nd Sept. The books will be ready for collection/shipping after Thurs 25th Sept.

Further details and order link via bio!

@robbiddulph.bsky.social

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 13

✨ Signed stock ✨

Happy weekend! Grab one of these exciting signed books while stock lasts...

The final Podkin book includes an exclusive signed bookplate. The rest of the pictured titles are signed by the author in limited quantities.

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 12

Any plans next week? Come along to our very exciting events...

Mon 15th Sept: @louiestowell.bsky.social will be here signing the brand new LOKI book after school.
Fri 19th Sept: Mark's next Comics Club will be themed around Exploding Heads!

🎟️ Tickets available via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have just released a brand new array of pre-orders onto our website. As we all know, September is a treat for new releases, so don't delay!

We have LIMITED SIGNED copies of The Fate of Podkin and Impossible Creatures: The Poisoned King while stock lasts.

Pre-order via bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 28

💜 THE MOMENT HAS COME 💜

Skandar and the Spirit War by @afsteadman.bsky.social is out today, and you can get your hands on SIGNED INDIE EXCLUSIVE COPIES AT 9AM today. Join us this morning for limited Skandar badges, earlybird goodies, and limited copies of the book while stocks last.

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 27

The brilliant @louiestowell.bsky.social will be visiting us on Monday 15th September to sign the much-loved Loki books! Join us after school, from 4:00-5:00pm, to meet Louie and get your books signed! All tickets include a copy of the brand new Loki book, publishing soon.

🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us this Thursday 28th August at 11am for a special storytime all about Starting School! It's an annual favourite and, as ever, Tony will be reading favourite picture books for little ones starting school, with a singalong song or two.

🎟️ RSVP via Events in bio or phone us!

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