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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm Friday 10am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

The Alligator's Mouth Children's Bookshop

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An independent children's bookshop in Richmond, offering carefully chosen stock, and expert advice. Shop online at https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/shop.

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14/09/2026

We can't wait to welcome Tor Freeman back to the shop this October half term!

Tor will be joining us for a Halloween workshop inspired by her upcoming book, Pomona: Stories of the Cat Witch. Join us for spooky stories, creative activities, and get a book signed by the brilliant Tor Freeman!

🗓️ Thursday 29th October
⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm
🎨 Ages 3-8
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

12/09/2026

Join us in Richmond for a Makaton signed storytime with Suzanne of Singing Hands!

This multisensory, signed storytime is open to families with children of any age. Suzanne will be signing picture books and some songs to finish.

🗓️ Saturday 24th October
⏰ 11am-12pm
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

30/08/2026

We are very excited to be welcoming Rachel Piercey back to the shop this Autumn!

Rachel is the author of the wonderful Brown Bear Wood series, illustrated by Freya Hartas and published by Magic Cat.

To celebrate the latest book in this series, Rachel will be hosting a craft workshop (for ages 4-7) and a poetry writing workshop (for ages 8-11). Join us for a magical and creative morning!

🗓️ Saturday 17th October
⏰ 10:00am-12:00pm (timeslots run according to age groups)
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

27/08/2026

We are thrilled to be offering signed and dedicated books by Alice Melvin to celebrate Mouse's latest adventure!

Alice is the author and illustrator of the much loved Mouse books, including Mouse's Wood, Mouse on the River, Mouse by the Sea, and now the brand new adventure, Mouse Goes to the Mountains.

You can order ANY of the Mouse books to be signed and dedicated by Alice! Please visit our website (link via our bio) to place your order. All orders must be complete by end of day on Monday 31st August.

We are so excited to read Mouse's next adventure! 🐭

25/08/2026

This October, Jessica Courtney-Tickle will be visiting us to host a Story Orchestra workshop!

Jessica is the illustrator of the hugely popular Story Orchestra series. We will be celebrating the latest in this fantastic collection, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join us for for a fun storytime with crafts and music!

This event will take place on , which celebrates local bookshops on the high street.

All tickets include a copy of this beautiful new musical book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

🗓️ Saturday 10th October
⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm
🎨 Ages 5-8
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

15/08/2026

Join us at the End of August for Tony’s annual Ready for School Storytime! We’ll read some picture books about school, perfect for little ones starting school for the first time or those returning for a new academic year.

🗓️ Thursday 27th August
⏰ 11am
📚 Ideal ages 3-5
🎟️ Tickets via our website/bio

02/08/2026

We have limited tickets remaining for our Adventure Gamebook workshop with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club this Summer holiday!

Join us for a two-day workshop on Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th August for a group play through of Storm Quest.

Children will encounter terrifying sea monsters and waves the size of mountains in this desperate race against time!

🗓️ Weds 12th & Thurs 13th August
⏰ 3:00-4:00pm
🎨 Ages 9+
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

01/08/2026

Calling all aspiring writers! We are delighted to be extending our creative writing community to adults.

Join Mariah Mannae for a 7-week writing course this Autumn, running from Wednesday 9th September to Wednesday 2nd December. The sessions will take place every other Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm.

You'll explore a variety of creative writing exercises, prompts, and short pieces, with opportunities to share your ideas, receive feedback, and develop your writing throughout the course.

Sign up via our website (link in our bio), no prior writing experience necessary!

31/07/2026

We are excited to be welcoming Andy J. Pizza to the shop for a fantastic summer workshop!

Join Andy, author and illustrator of Invisible Things, for an event to celebrate the latest book in the series, Mysterious Things. Andy will be leading a storytime session with activities, a Q&A and a book signing.

🗓️ Saturday 15th August
⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm
🎨 Ideal ages 5-8
🎟️ Tickets available on our website (link via our bio)

21/07/2026

🎉 Pre-order now! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to be offering signed and dedicated copies of You Choose: Party Time by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart.

We are so excited for the next book in this bestselling series! It's PARTY TIME and YOU CHOOSE what happens. What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat?

Please visit our website (link via bio) for details on how to pre-order. Copies are limited so we recommend placing your order as soon as possible!

🌟 £12.99 per hardback copy
📚 Purchase via our website/bio
📬 Delivery expected first week of September

Address

2A Church Court
Richmond Upon Thames
TW91JL

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+442089486775

Website

http://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/shop

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