What better way to mark the opening of our new expanded children's section than by welcoming the one, the only,Julia Donaldsonto the shop for a very special book signing event. Later this month Julia will set out on an Independent Bookshop Tour to celebrate her new book Gozzle and to champion twenty of her favourite titles from across her illustrious career. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet the legendary author when the tour stops in Penarth. Julia Donaldson said: My "Top Twenty" are some of my favourite titles out of all the 200 or so books I've written. Some are well-known, but others may be less familiar. Alongside my newest book Gozzle , illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, the books range from those for babies and toddlers, such as One Ted Falls Out Of Bed, through to my teenage novel, Running on the Cracks, and they also include a poetry anthology and a songbook, so there should be something for everyone. I'm looking forward to meeting my readers of all ages on my May tour of independent bookshops. Gozzle: It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him. Follow Bear on his journey from reluctant carer to parent in this heartwarming and joyous picture book about what home and family truly mean. A laugh-out loud story from the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog. JULIA DONALDSON is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child , which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Childrens Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. ★★★ Friday 30 May 10.00 am - 12.00 noon (you will be asked to book one of three available time-slots) Tickets: 13.00 per family group, including a SIGNED copy of Gozzle (RRP: 12.99 hardback) One ticket admits one family group (for example: 2 adults/3 children), you do not need to buy one ticket per child. Additional copies of Gozzle and other Julia Donaldson titles can be purchased on the day or in advance via pre-order. A link to pre-order titles will be sent to ticket holders ahead of the event. PLEASE NOTE: Only books purchased from Griffin Books, either by pre-order or bought on the day, will be signed by Julia Donaldson.