Book Club: 'The Dictionary Story' by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston

28th October 2026

The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop

Join Nicci for a lively read-along of this extraordinary picture book, followed by fun word games and creative activities at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in Broadstairs

9.30am - 10am

Recommended for ages 4 - 7yrs

What happens when a dictionary decides she wants to tell a story of her very own? A whole lot of word-filled CHAOS!

Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop this October Half Term for a wonderfully imaginative Book Club celebrating The Dictionary Story by Sam Winston and Oliver Jeffers, published by Walker Books.

Nicci will lead a lively read-along of this extraordinary picture book, followed by playful word games and creative activities inspired by its brilliantly mischievous characters!

Enjoy a lively, interactive read-along of The Dictionary Story with Nicci
Meet Dictionary, Alphabet and a wonderfully chaotic collection of words brought to life!
Chat about their favourite words, characters and the funny things that happen when stories get muddled
Play a fun alphabet challenge, thinking up as many words as possible beginning with a chosen letter
Become book designers as they create their very own colourful cover for Dictionary, inspired by the wonderful words and characters hiding inside her pages
Discover how words, pictures and imagination can work together to create extraordinary stories
Every child takes home their very own copy of The Dictionary Story to read, explore and enjoy at home!

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Book Club: 'The Dictionary Story' by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop (above Staple), 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs
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