Matt Newnham

Matt Newnham

Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off

Upstairs at Bookfest

7-9 years

Blast off on a fun-filled space adventure with author of Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off! This highly interactive session combines storytelling, creativity and hands-on science to spark imaginations and keep young explorers engaged from start to finish.  Children will enjoy a lively reading from Fred’s latest adventure, helping to predict what happens next and solve tricky space problems along the way. They’ll design their own amazing rockets, invent ingenious space gadgets and take part in a hilarious “What Would You Take Into Space?” challenge featuring some surprising items!  The excitement continues with simple STEM demonstrations, including a speedy balloon rocket.

Packed with laughs, creativity and audience participation, this is an out-of-this-world event for curious young minds.