The Alligator's Mouth
@alligatorsmouth.bsky.social
Indie children's bookshop in Richmond, London
Founders of The Alligator's Mouth Award
Shop online at https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/
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Founders of The Alligator's Mouth Award
Shop online at https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/
DMs not monitored, please email instead
http://linktr.ee/alligatorsmouth
Our Christmas 2025 window, painted by the incredibly talented Anna Millais, is here!
You can also now vote for our display in the Richmond Christmas window competition... click below or follow the LinkTree in our bio if you'd like to vote!
www.visitrichmond.co.uk/events/chris...
You can also now vote for our display in the Richmond Christmas window competition... click below or follow the LinkTree in our bio if you'd like to vote!
www.visitrichmond.co.uk/events/chris...
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our Christmas 2025 window, painted by the incredibly talented Anna Millais, is here!
You can also now vote for our display in the Richmond Christmas window competition... click below or follow the LinkTree in our bio if you'd like to vote!
www.visitrichmond.co.uk/events/chris...
You can also now vote for our display in the Richmond Christmas window competition... click below or follow the LinkTree in our bio if you'd like to vote!
www.visitrichmond.co.uk/events/chris...
The #IllustrationAuction run by @childrensbkshow.bsky.social goes live at 12pm today!
Featuring original artwork and limited edition prints by some incredible illustrators, all proceeds will support free creative workshops in schools in 2026.
#MakeYourBid here! tinyurl.com/2tevdrtj
Featuring original artwork and limited edition prints by some incredible illustrators, all proceeds will support free creative workshops in schools in 2026.
#MakeYourBid here! tinyurl.com/2tevdrtj
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The #IllustrationAuction run by @childrensbkshow.bsky.social goes live at 12pm today!
Featuring original artwork and limited edition prints by some incredible illustrators, all proceeds will support free creative workshops in schools in 2026.
#MakeYourBid here! tinyurl.com/2tevdrtj
Featuring original artwork and limited edition prints by some incredible illustrators, all proceeds will support free creative workshops in schools in 2026.
#MakeYourBid here! tinyurl.com/2tevdrtj
We can't wait for our book signing with @jonathanstroud.bsky.social THIS WEEKEND!
Join us this Saturday 29th November at 2pm to meet popular YA author Jonathan Stroud and grab some signed copies, just in time for Christmas.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details and RSVP!
Join us this Saturday 29th November at 2pm to meet popular YA author Jonathan Stroud and grab some signed copies, just in time for Christmas.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details and RSVP!
November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We can't wait for our book signing with @jonathanstroud.bsky.social THIS WEEKEND!
Join us this Saturday 29th November at 2pm to meet popular YA author Jonathan Stroud and grab some signed copies, just in time for Christmas.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details and RSVP!
Join us this Saturday 29th November at 2pm to meet popular YA author Jonathan Stroud and grab some signed copies, just in time for Christmas.
Please follow the link in our bio for more details and RSVP!
Join us on Sat 6th Dec from 11am-12:30pm to meet the wonderful Axel Scheffler for our Christmas signing!
Due to time, Axel will only be able to sign books bought from The Alligator's Mouth (either on the day, or via pre-order). Books can also be posted. All details via our bio!
Due to time, Axel will only be able to sign books bought from The Alligator's Mouth (either on the day, or via pre-order). Books can also be posted. All details via our bio!
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join us on Sat 6th Dec from 11am-12:30pm to meet the wonderful Axel Scheffler for our Christmas signing!
Due to time, Axel will only be able to sign books bought from The Alligator's Mouth (either on the day, or via pre-order). Books can also be posted. All details via our bio!
Due to time, Axel will only be able to sign books bought from The Alligator's Mouth (either on the day, or via pre-order). Books can also be posted. All details via our bio!
We have two exciting creative events coming up!
Sat 22nd Nov: creative workshop with Potato Printer is now SOLD OUT!
Weds 26th Nov: Comics Club (Vintage Collage Christmas Cards) with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club from 4:40-5:30pm. Limited spaces left - please book via our bio
Sat 22nd Nov: creative workshop with Potato Printer is now SOLD OUT!
Weds 26th Nov: Comics Club (Vintage Collage Christmas Cards) with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club from 4:40-5:30pm. Limited spaces left - please book via our bio
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We have two exciting creative events coming up!
Sat 22nd Nov: creative workshop with Potato Printer is now SOLD OUT!
Weds 26th Nov: Comics Club (Vintage Collage Christmas Cards) with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club from 4:40-5:30pm. Limited spaces left - please book via our bio
Sat 22nd Nov: creative workshop with Potato Printer is now SOLD OUT!
Weds 26th Nov: Comics Club (Vintage Collage Christmas Cards) with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club from 4:40-5:30pm. Limited spaces left - please book via our bio
We're very excited to reveal the judges for the 2026 #AlligatorsAward, in partnership with The Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social:
@alexlatimer.bsky.social, Alex Puddick, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, @tibolota.bsky.social, Tọlá Okogwu, and our very own Margaret and Tony.
@alexlatimer.bsky.social, Alex Puddick, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, @tibolota.bsky.social, Tọlá Okogwu, and our very own Margaret and Tony.
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're very excited to reveal the judges for the 2026 #AlligatorsAward, in partnership with The Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social:
@alexlatimer.bsky.social, Alex Puddick, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, @tibolota.bsky.social, Tọlá Okogwu, and our very own Margaret and Tony.
@alexlatimer.bsky.social, Alex Puddick, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, @tibolota.bsky.social, Tọlá Okogwu, and our very own Margaret and Tony.
We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Jonathan Stroud to the shop for a public book signing!
Join us at 2pm on Sat 29th Nov to meet the author of The Bartimaeus books, the Lockwood & Co and The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne books.
RSVP welcome (details via bio)
Join us at 2pm on Sat 29th Nov to meet the author of The Bartimaeus books, the Lockwood & Co and The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne books.
RSVP welcome (details via bio)
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Jonathan Stroud to the shop for a public book signing!
Join us at 2pm on Sat 29th Nov to meet the author of The Bartimaeus books, the Lockwood & Co and The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne books.
RSVP welcome (details via bio)
Join us at 2pm on Sat 29th Nov to meet the author of The Bartimaeus books, the Lockwood & Co and The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne books.
RSVP welcome (details via bio)
We are thrilled to announce that we will be running a new 8-week Creative Writing Course for young writers, led by the brilliant Mariah Mannae! These classes will run from Jan-March 2026 and are designed to build confidence and creativity.
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We are thrilled to announce that we will be running a new 8-week Creative Writing Course for young writers, led by the brilliant Mariah Mannae! These classes will run from Jan-March 2026 and are designed to build confidence and creativity.
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
Festivities are upon us!
Mark's next Comics Club will be on Weds 26th November (4:40-5:30pm) and it will be all about creating vintage collage Christmas cards! We can't wait to get into the festive spirit with Advent approaching quickly.
🎟️ Tickets now on sale via our bio
Mark's next Comics Club will be on Weds 26th November (4:40-5:30pm) and it will be all about creating vintage collage Christmas cards! We can't wait to get into the festive spirit with Advent approaching quickly.
🎟️ Tickets now on sale via our bio
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Festivities are upon us!
Mark's next Comics Club will be on Weds 26th November (4:40-5:30pm) and it will be all about creating vintage collage Christmas cards! We can't wait to get into the festive spirit with Advent approaching quickly.
🎟️ Tickets now on sale via our bio
Mark's next Comics Club will be on Weds 26th November (4:40-5:30pm) and it will be all about creating vintage collage Christmas cards! We can't wait to get into the festive spirit with Advent approaching quickly.
🎟️ Tickets now on sale via our bio
Looking for a fun weekend activity for your little ones?
Join us on Sat 22nd November for a potato-printing workshop with Potato Printer (James O'Brien)! We will print animals with attitude and read from the Big Book of Feelings.
🎟️ Tickets available now via our bio!
Join us on Sat 22nd November for a potato-printing workshop with Potato Printer (James O'Brien)! We will print animals with attitude and read from the Big Book of Feelings.
🎟️ Tickets available now via our bio!
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun weekend activity for your little ones?
Join us on Sat 22nd November for a potato-printing workshop with Potato Printer (James O'Brien)! We will print animals with attitude and read from the Big Book of Feelings.
🎟️ Tickets available now via our bio!
Join us on Sat 22nd November for a potato-printing workshop with Potato Printer (James O'Brien)! We will print animals with attitude and read from the Big Book of Feelings.
🎟️ Tickets available now via our bio!
A huge thank you to one of our favourite author-illustrators Natalia Shaloshvili who illustrated Bear on our wall last week! We are big fans of all of Natalia's books, but Bear is particularly special 🐻
November 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A huge thank you to one of our favourite author-illustrators Natalia Shaloshvili who illustrated Bear on our wall last week! We are big fans of all of Natalia's books, but Bear is particularly special 🐻
Looking for something fun to brighten up a wintery Saturday?
Sat 15th Nov, 3pm: Join Anna James for an interactive event based on Alice With a Why, and a book signing.
Sat 22nd Nov, 10:30am: Join Potato Printer (James O'Brien) for a potato printing workshop.
Tickets now available via bio! 🎟️
Sat 15th Nov, 3pm: Join Anna James for an interactive event based on Alice With a Why, and a book signing.
Sat 22nd Nov, 10:30am: Join Potato Printer (James O'Brien) for a potato printing workshop.
Tickets now available via bio! 🎟️
October 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Looking for something fun to brighten up a wintery Saturday?
Sat 15th Nov, 3pm: Join Anna James for an interactive event based on Alice With a Why, and a book signing.
Sat 22nd Nov, 10:30am: Join Potato Printer (James O'Brien) for a potato printing workshop.
Tickets now available via bio! 🎟️
Sat 15th Nov, 3pm: Join Anna James for an interactive event based on Alice With a Why, and a book signing.
Sat 22nd Nov, 10:30am: Join Potato Printer (James O'Brien) for a potato printing workshop.
Tickets now available via bio! 🎟️
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Christmas Creative Writing Workshop with Mariah Mannae 🎄
After our successful first term, Mariah's classes for writers ages 7-12 have become hugely popular in the community. Join us this December!
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
After our successful first term, Mariah's classes for writers ages 7-12 have become hugely popular in the community. Join us this December!
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Christmas Creative Writing Workshop with Mariah Mannae 🎄
After our successful first term, Mariah's classes for writers ages 7-12 have become hugely popular in the community. Join us this December!
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
After our successful first term, Mariah's classes for writers ages 7-12 have become hugely popular in the community. Join us this December!
🎟️ Further info and tickets via our bio
📣 Half Term events next week
We have *very limited* tickets remaining! We will be welcoming Adam Stower on Monday 27th for a creative Murray and Bun event, and we will be joined by Fiona Barker for a Halloween storytime on Friday 31st.
🎟️ Final tickets available via our bio!
We have *very limited* tickets remaining! We will be welcoming Adam Stower on Monday 27th for a creative Murray and Bun event, and we will be joined by Fiona Barker for a Halloween storytime on Friday 31st.
🎟️ Final tickets available via our bio!
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
📣 Half Term events next week
We have *very limited* tickets remaining! We will be welcoming Adam Stower on Monday 27th for a creative Murray and Bun event, and we will be joined by Fiona Barker for a Halloween storytime on Friday 31st.
🎟️ Final tickets available via our bio!
We have *very limited* tickets remaining! We will be welcoming Adam Stower on Monday 27th for a creative Murray and Bun event, and we will be joined by Fiona Barker for a Halloween storytime on Friday 31st.
🎟️ Final tickets available via our bio!
Thank you @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social for popping in yesterday and signing copies of Naeli and the Secret Song!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
October 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Thank you @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social for popping in yesterday and signing copies of Naeli and the Secret Song!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
🚨Exciting news klaxon🚨
Submissions for the #AlligatorsAward 2026, in partnership with the Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social, are now open!
Publishers: for more info and to download the submission guidelines and entry form, visit our website (thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award)
Submissions for the #AlligatorsAward 2026, in partnership with the Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social, are now open!
Publishers: for more info and to download the submission guidelines and entry form, visit our website (thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award)
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚨Exciting news klaxon🚨
Submissions for the #AlligatorsAward 2026, in partnership with the Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social, are now open!
Publishers: for more info and to download the submission guidelines and entry form, visit our website (thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award)
Submissions for the #AlligatorsAward 2026, in partnership with the Bright Agency and @gardnersbooks.bsky.social, are now open!
Publishers: for more info and to download the submission guidelines and entry form, visit our website (thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/award)
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
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
October 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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
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
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!
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!
October 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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!
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!
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...
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...
October 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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...
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...
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 ⚡️
If you didn't manage to book tickets, you can pre-order a SIGNED and DEDICATED copy via our bio ⚡️
October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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 ⚡️
If you didn't manage to book tickets, you can pre-order a SIGNED and DEDICATED copy via our bio ⚡️
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!
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!
October 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
October 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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!
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!
⚡ 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
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
October 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
⚡ 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
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
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!
September 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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!