Many of the top names in children's literature are to appear at London's largest dedicated children's literature festival this weekend.

The Barnes Children's Literature Festival returns with in-person events this weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27.

The amazing lineup features UK number one bestselling children's authors Julia Donaldson and Sir Michael Morpurgo alongside former UK Children's Laureates Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Lauren Child.

It also features the likes of young environmentalist and anti-racism activist Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Birdgirl.

Craig will lead walks around the London Wetlands Centre where she will talk about her new book We Have a Dream and do some birdspotting along the way.

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What can you still buy tickets for this weekend?

Lots of events are sold out but here are some you can still buy tickets for.

(List not exhaustive! For the full list visit the festival website.)

Anna James, Sat 26 10 am

Imagine a bookshop with doors to different worlds: if one day your favourite book character came out of their book to chat… if they invite you to wander into their story… what would you do? Join author Anna James as she reveals the world of Pages & Co, revel in the true magic of getting lost in a good book and hear her read from the latest book in the series.

Find out more HERE.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar family yoga with Gemma Bolger, Sat 26 10.30am

Join Gemma Bolger to wiggle, worm and stretch your bodies but watch out for that caterpillar! He's very hungry! This 45 minute yoga adventure will include fun breath techniques, yoga poses and finish with a calming meditation.

Find out more HERE.

Guess How Much I Love You Storytelling Show, Sat 26 11am

Join our special guest storyteller Liz Fost for this delightful version of the family classic Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.

Find out more HERE.

Sir Michael Morpurgo, Sat 26 1.30pm

Master storyteller and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo introduces his latest book, A Song of Gladness inspired by his love of nature and his time in lockdown. Sir Michael will be in conversation with Bex Lindsay from Fun Kids Radio.

Find out more HERE.

Sarah McIntyre And Philip Reeve, Sat 26 2.30pm

Bumbleford has been rocked by a series of biscuit burglaries. All the clues point to Kevin, the roly-poly flying pony. But Max and Daisy know he is innocent. Can they help Kevin clear his name, or will he end up in pony prison? Join story legends Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre for fun and drawing, and help rascally guinea pigs Neville & Beyoncé plan their own biscuit heist.

Find out more HERE.

Guess How Much I Love You Storytelling Show, Sun 27 10.30am

Join our special guest storyteller Liz Fost for this delightful version of the family classic Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.

Find out more HERE.

Jacqueline Wilson - Sun 27 11:30am

Join the beloved children's author to discover how she started her writing career and find out how she created some of her famous characters like Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather.

Find out more HERE.

Roald Dahl's Rotsome & Repulsant Words! Sun 27 12pm

Calling all human beans! Join word wizards Sara-Jane Arbury and Katie Balson to gobblefunk with Roald Dahl's redunculously rude and rotsome words! Learn how to curse like a giant and insult like a Trunchbull! Oodles of foulsome fun with wacky words, mouth manglers, explosive expletives, shouting matches and whizzpopping poppyrot!

Find out more HERE.

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Sun 27 3.30pm

Plop the baby barn owl is afraid of the dark but with the help of some new friends, he discovers how much fun the night time can be. Jill Tomlinson's classic tale is brought to life with a beautiful blend of storytelling, music and puppetry.

Find out more HERE.

Julian Clary And David Roberts - Sun 27 4pm

The Bolds have decided to do their bit for the planet and go green. They're reducing, reusing and recycling as much as they can. Not all of their eco-friendly ideas are welcome, though - especially when it comes to 'watering' the neighbours' front garden with wee...

Join Britain's best loved comedian and author Julian Clary, and illustrator David Roberts, for this hilarious, interactive event starring everyone's favourite hyena family!

Find out more HERE.

LEGO Workshop – Brick-Tionary! Sun 27 4pm

Can you build what you're challenged with from the LEGO bricks available?

Find out more HERE.

For the full list of events and latest availability visit the festival website.

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