Calling all Book Lovers! Are you ready to read, listen, be curious and get creative?
The 5th Children’s Bookfest is dedicated to Mother’s Day. This family fun day will be filled with entertaining story tellers, Mother’s Day-related arts & crafts activities, meet the authors, a relaxing outdoor library, some hilarious games, and lots more. Wander down to The Repulse Bay and take part in fun activities at The Palm Court and The Marquee. The Children’s Bookfest is the perfect occasion to see that books and reading are so much fun!
Details
- FREE EVENT – Open to the public
- Come in costume. Dress up like your mum or dad
- or your favourite book character.
Registration: enquiries@bookazine.com.hk
What to expect
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Amazing Performance by Craig Smit
Craig Smith, kid’s book author and performer will be joining us all the way from New Zealand. He will perform his bestselling title 'The Wonky Donkey' and his other popular songs at the Children’s Bookfest by Bookazine on 12 May at the marquee at The Repulse Bay from 11.30 to 12.30PM.
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Story Telling by Sarah Brenna
Sarah Brennan, HK’s favourite kid’s book author, will read A Dirty Story followed by Very Dirty Games at the Children’s Bookfest by Bookazine on 12 May at the marquee at The Repulse Bay from 2 to 3PM.
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Meet Annabel Yue
Annabel Yue, a 9-year-old and talented writer, will be presenting and signing her three books, Lying Mike, Beautiful Land and Other Stories and The Adventures of Smart Sam and Friends to support the charity Teach for China at the Children’s Bookfest by Bookazine on 12 May at the marquee at The Repulse Bay from 3 to 4PM.
- Outdoor Library
Grab a book, sink into a bean bag and relax.
- “I love Mummy” Arts & Crafts Workshop
Make your mum the perfect present in these arts and crafts workshops.
- Hilarious and Messy Games
Team up with your child and race other families with Partytime! Get ready to get dirty with Sarah Brennan.
- Are You My Mother? Scavenger Hunt
Find the characters hidden around the shopping arcade.
- Fun Photobooth
Dress up as Mum or Dad and get your picture taken at the ABA Productions Photobooth.
- Rainbow Popcorn
Something new… something blue. Delicious rainbow popcorn from Sweet World. Try all the different colours and flavours from red strawberry, purple grape to chocolate and blue raspberry.
- Matching Mother-Daughter manicure
Get ready to be pampered!
Credit: Image of Bookazine
Age
3–12
Price
Free
Links
Address
Hong Kong109 Repulse Bay Road
How to get there?
A tranquil oasis surrounded by white beaches and lush greenery, The Repulse Bay is only 15 minutes away from Central, Hong Kong’s commercial hub. A dedicated shuttle bus for residents runs regularly between the complex and Central, or you can choose from a number of public bus or minibus routes, and taxi.
- BY BUS
Bus routes 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 run between the Exchange Square Bus Terminus in Central, Admiralty and Stanley via Repulse Bay Beach.
BY MINIBUS
Minibus no. 40 runs between Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay and Stanley via Repulse Bay Beach.
- PARKING FACILITIES
If you are driving, RB offers valet parking and a commercial car park for hourly parking. Complimentary parking is available for dining guests.
- SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE
Please note that the shuttle bus is for residents of The Repulse Bay only.