Axel Scheffler

We are the UK's largest dedicated children's literature festival - returning Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June 2026.

Barnes Children's Literature Festival CIC

Multi-million selling author illustrator Axel Scheffler returns, drawing his famous characters and reading some of his stories.

Judith Kerr Marquee, Barnes Green

Multi-million selling author illustrator Axel Scheffler returns to celebrate 30 years since the publication of A Squash and A Squeeze. He'll be drawing a selection of his famous characters and reading some of his stories including Britain's favourite bedtime story, The Gruffalo.Suitable for ages 3+

See our website for more details: <a href="https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/terms/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.barneskidslitfest.org/terms</a>Please especially note that ticket holders 11 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket unless otherwise indicated for specific events) in order to gain entry to a venue and to remain in the venue for the duration of the performance. The Festival reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied ticket holders who are 11 years of age and under.