Join award-winning author-illustrator Ashwin Chacko for launch of his new book, The Good Neighbourhood

Everyone in the neighbourhood is Mikey’s friend…except Mr Grumble. He pops footballs. He shouts at loud music. He hates picnics. But Mikey is sure that deep down he’s a big gooey marshmallow. Armed with a camera and a crazy idea Mikey sets out to prove it. What he discovers might just change the whole neighbourhood. Join award-winning author-illustrator Ashwin Chacko for the launch of his new book, The Good Neighbourhood (Bad Book Press) with interactive storytime and a drawalong.

Age: 4+ yrs

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please book 1 ticket per person attending.

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Ashwin Chacko is a positively playful award winning, author-Illustrator and mo-tivational speaker.His work combines humour, heart and expressive charac-ters, Known for bold, playful artwork and character-driven storytelling, his sto-ries celebrate kindness, curiosity and the small moments that bring joy, en-couraging communities together.His mission is to champion creativity andempower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks &workshops. Book include: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little bookabout Justice, What Wondrous Shapes We Are, Wild City (Irish Book Awardsshortlist 23), I Am The Wind (Winner Irish Book Awards 23), You Can Do Anything (Shortlist Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Award), Let’s Play Rugby, Let’s Play Football and The Good Neighbourhood.

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