Friday, September 30, 2005

Telling Stories: The Gruffalo at Ampang Point

Gruff On Sunday (2 October) I will be reading and singing Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo at San Francisco Coffee in Ampang Point.

San Francisco Coffee has been organising these storytelling sessions for a while now. A great way to promote literacy - and create a future generation of San Francisco Coffee clients ;-) ! Well, it's not that they aren't getting programmed anyway - and in worse ways.

At the moment attendance is limited - those who are interested have to email in and places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Later on, we hope to do more sessions and, so, allow for more kids to attend.

On 30 October we'll be doing Room on the Broom at SFC's outlet at the Securities Commission. Should be excellent fun.

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  • June 2008: Jenny Wagner (Author) & Ron Brooks (Illustrator): John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat

    June 2008: Jenny Wagner (Author) & Ron Brooks (Illustrator): John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat
    John Brown is an old English sheep dog. He belongs to Rose, an old widow, and is a deeply devoted companion. Says Rose, "We are all right, John Brown. Just the two of us. You and me." But one night, Rose notices a cat in the garden. A midnight cat. She is fascinated by the cat. John Brown doesn't approve. He tells the cat to leave. But Rose wants the cat. She longs for it. She leaves it milk in a bowl, which John Brown tips over. Finally, Rose takes to her bed and declares that she might stay there forever. John Brown is sad and decides that, because he loves Rose so much, he will put up with the midnight cat. This is a strange picture book - quite gloomy and sombre. The midnight cat is slightly sinister - could it be a symbol of death? When John Brown finally allows the cat into the cottage, is he really accepting Rose's death? Perhaps being a true friend includes being able to let go.

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