Children aged five and under can meet author and illustrator Michael Parkin at Camberley Library on Monday 3 August 2026 for a story and puppet-making session based on his picture book Biguana. The workshop runs from 10.30am to 11.30am and requires advance booking with a minimum donation of £1 per child. Accompanying adults attend free, and babes in arms do not need a ticket.
Parkin will read from Biguana, the tale of an iguana and his best friend Pinto the penguin who hatched from their eggs just two minutes apart. The story follows how Biguana becomes distracted by his growing fame and forgets his loyal friend, exploring themes of friendship and loyalty. After the reading, children will create their own Biguana-themed puppets. Copies of the book, published by Flying Eye Books in June 2026, will be available to buy with both cash and card payments accepted.
Parkin is a freelance illustrator based on the outskirts of London. He holds a First Class Illustration degree from Kingston University and his clients have included the Science Museum and the BBC. His previous picture book, Wrong Time Rooster, was released in early 2025. Biguana is recommended for ages three and up, matching the target audience for this library event.
This special session differs from the library’s regular programme of free Rhymetime and Storytime activities held throughout the week. Bookings can be made on Eventbrite or directly at the library, which recently completed refurbishment works that paused children’s events between 22 June and 4 July.
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