We are very excited to welcome talented poet and children’s author Olivia Mulligan back to the Book Tree to read from her new children’s picture book, Reggie On A Sledgie.

The lovable and adventurous little rescue kitten, Reggie, is back to go on a whole new wintry adventure!

Liv will deliver the story in her warm and friendly style, perfect for little ones of all ages to come and listen. The book is best suited for ages 3-6, however all are welcome.

The sessions will run in our comfortable downstairs children’s section starting half hourly from 2pm until the last reading at 4pm.

There’s no need to book (walk-ins welcome on the day) however spaces are limited per session, so we recommend arriving ahead of the start time to find a comfy seat before the story begins. You can also book below if you want to reserve a space at one of the sessions — this will guarantee a seat and also help us to manage numbers on the day.

Pop into the bookshop during the Pickering Christmas lights switch on activities, grab a beanbag or floor cushion (adult sized chairs available too), and go on a wintry adventure with Reggie the rescue kitten!

About Liv

Olivia Mulligan, or Liv as she is known, was born and bred in North Yorkshire. After spending several years in London, completing a degree in Drama and Creative Writing, and a short spell working in the city, she could no longer resist the call of the Yorkshire Dales.

Liv is a keen cross country runner, a coffee barista, and now – poet. Her spoken word poem, The Lockdown Chat was aired at the 2020 BBC Upload Festival in the Writers’ Tent. In March 2021 Liv was invited to be Poet Laureate for a weekly slot on BBC Radio York.

About Reggie

Reggie is a playful little rescue kitten based on Liv’s very own rescue cat. He likes adventure and exploring (or, at least he thinks he does!) but he always knows that his new owner, Pip, will be there at the end of a long day for lots of cuddles.