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Bookbugs and Dragon Tales

Independent Book Shop, Cafe and Arts Centre in Norwich

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*Next terms classes are LIVE on the website* Capta

*Next terms classes are LIVE on the website* Captain Sparklebeard (AKA Poppy) would love you to join us for fun and games - creative writing, bounce and rhyme, crafts and so much more! Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment 📖🐛🐉❤
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#classes #crafts #activities #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

We had a wonderful surprise visit from the lovely

We had a wonderful surprise visit from the lovely @a.f.harrold yesterday. He very kindly scribbled on the wall and hung out with some of our Creative Writing Club ✍ 😀 Bookplates are coming as we had sold out of his books over the weekend! Another bumper day today with Little Bugs Storytellers and a visit from the awesome Heartwood School. All rounded off with a trip to the accountant. Less excited about this part 🤣📖🐛🐉❤
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#authors #illustrators #inclusive #creativewriting #schools #classes #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

Pops is off on her #schoolsoutreach travels and is

Pops is off on her #schoolsoutreach travels and is visiting the fantastic Cringleford Primary for a #Dragon workshop 🐉Meanwhile at the shop, we have @cherishbabymassage final class and the awesome NAS gang having a meet up. Its all go! 📖🐛🐉❤
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#schools #schoolsengagement #bringingbookstolife #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

We have 'fallen' into Autumn with our main window

We have 'fallen' into Autumn with our main window and its giving us warm jumpers and hot chocolate feels 🍁🍂 Final week of our blocks of classes this week so keep your eyes peeled on Wednesday for the next blocks going up, starting 8th November. In the meantime we have LOADS of fun things planned for half term. Nearly there folks! 📖🐛🐉❤
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#autumn #autumnwindow #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #Cityofstories #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

While Dan is off being Captain Canary, we had a su

While Dan is off being Captain Canary, we had a surprise visit from the wonderful @thomskagram who very kindly scribbled on our walls and signed some books 😍😍 Why not come and see #Erwin for yourself? 📖🐛🐉❤ @walkerbooksuk
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#authors #illustrators #malamander #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill

**THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCE TO BABY LOSS** 🌈

**THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCE TO BABY LOSS**
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This evening at 7pm there will be a #waveoflight to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day🌎

This will be my 18th year of lighting a candle and I thought I would post publicly, as despite the huge numbers of people who experience this, there is still a stigma and shame attached to baby loss. The battle of the rational that recognises that you are not responsible and the unbearable ache that somehow you have failed. This may not be the experience of all but it is certainly mine.

In January 2002 I had a miscarriage at 17 weeks. In December 2002, my son Ben was stillborn. It was hard and continues to be so. There were days when I couldn't function. There were days when I simply slept. My grief was huge. People moved on and I felt stuck and angry. For a long time.

The one thing that made it all more bearable was when people asked about him. Asked his name. For me, acknowledging him was so much better than those who crossed the street because they didn't know what to say. I totally understand why but this further compounded feelings of failure for me. I would rather people said the wrong thing than nothing.

I grew around the grief and absorbed it into my life in just the same way as I had carried my babies.

In 2005 Lily and Grace were born. My double rainbow. But that wasn't easy either. The fear of losing them meant that I struggled to fully let myself love them for the first year. Because sometimes rainbows arrive when it's still raining.

Time has passed and the laughter has returned and the pain has eased. I am proud that I got to be their mum.

The reason for laying myself bare here is to break the taboo. To say that we are a safe space and that one day you will feel like the sun has risen again. And if you know someone who has experienced this, please be kind and understand the depth of grief is not for the person they were, but for the person they would have become.

My loss has allowed me to help other people who have been through the same and, in turn, this has helped me see that there is no footprint too small that it cannot leave a huge imprint on the world 📖🐛🐉❤

Bookclub ready and raring to go as we discuss Hous

Bookclub ready and raring to go as we discuss House of Correction by @niccifrench 🤗 We have the wine, the cheese and the gifts so just waiting for the people to arrive! Looking forward to seeing you ! And if you are thinking of joining our bookclub, we meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 📖🐛🐉❤
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#grownupbookclub #bookclub #books #bookshop #indie #indiebookshop #norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop #cityofstories

Another fab bounce and rhyme session this morning

Another fab bounce and rhyme session this morning and lots of smiley faces 😀 I must admit that when we opened the shop, I never envisioned that I would be running bounce and rhyme session 3 times a week and seeing 60 babies and their lovely parents and carers! Each one is an absolute joy 😍 It is such a privilege to watch your little ones grow and develop and I am very grateful to jump around like a loony and be a tiny part of their lives. Thanks so much 📖🐛🐉❤
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#bounceandrhyme #singing #dancing #growing #babies #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #morethanabookshop #wherebookslive

This is how we roll on a Monday evening 🤪 The a

This is how we roll on a Monday evening 🤪 The always epic @craftybugs_norwich Sally and Pops not on Instagram and me are doing a DEEEEEEEP CLEAN 🧼🧽🧹 Why not come in tomorrow and see our sparkly shelves 📖🐛🐉❤
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#tidy #clean #howlongwillitlast #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #bestteam #pizzareward

And the winner of the kids giveaway is... @overats

And the winner of the kids giveaway is... @overatstephs Thanks to all who entered! More fun in the shop to celebrate #BookshopDay so come and see us 📖🐛🐉❤
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#giveaway #winner #books #bookshop #indie #timberhill #norwich

And the winner of the Grown Up Giveaway is...@jess

And the winner of the Grown Up Giveaway is...@jessica_wythe 🎉🎉 Thanks to all who entered the giveaway 📖🐛🐉❤
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#freebies #books #bookshop #indie #independent #norwich #timberhill

Bookshop Day tomorrow!! We will be celebrating wit

Bookshop Day tomorrow!! We will be celebrating with give-aways, competitions and lots more 😊 You could win this Children's Shakespeare box set worth £150 or why not have a go at our lucky dip to win books, totes and more! 📖🐛🐉❤
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#BookshopDay #books #bookshop #indie #indiebookshop #independent #norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

After a morning of feeling like we were chasing ou

After a morning of feeling like we were chasing our tails, this GIANT delivery arrived at the same time as the rain 🌧 This was packed full of @tonies_uk fun and they are now on display and available from us! Fantastic gift for Christmas 📖🐛🐉❤
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#weregonnaneedabiggershop #tonies #audiobooks #gift #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #morethanabookshop #lifeinafinecity #wherebookslive

**KIDS GIVEAWAY** Fancy winning these lovely books

**KIDS GIVEAWAY** Fancy winning these lovely books and tote for your little ones? Just like the grown-up giveaway, it's easy peasy 😊

1️⃣ Like the post
2️⃣ Tag a friend

Winner will be announced on #BookshopDay Saturday 9th October 📖🐛🐉❤
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#books #bookshop #indie #independent #indie #supportlocal #buylocal #norwich #timberhill #cityofstories #wherebookslive

**GROWN UP GIVEAWAY** Get your hands on this lovel

**GROWN UP GIVEAWAY** Get your hands on this lovely prize in preparation for next Saturdays #bookshopday 😀❤ Here's how to enter:

1️⃣ Like this photo
2️⃣ Tag a friend

Easy Peasy!

Winners will be selected at random on Saturday 9th October 😊

Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.

#books #bookshop #indie #independent #indiebookshop #norwich #timberhill #giveaway

Happy October Friends 🍂🍁 Only 8 days until #

Happy October Friends 🍂🍁 Only 8 days until #BookshopDay where you will be able to get your hands on this INCREDIBLE limited edition @dapsdraws #booksaremybag tote 😍 We will also be having games, giveaways and lots of fun at the shop on Saturday 9th October, so pop it in your diary and come and play 📖🐛🐉❤
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#books #bookshop #indie #independent #indiebookshop #norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop #cityofstories

Huge thanks to these legends who allowed me to kee

Huge thanks to these legends who allowed me to keep my cold filled self away from the shop! Honestly we have THE BEST team ❤ Sally @craftybugs_norwich stepped in at a moments notice to run storytelling and pop up shop @langleyschooluk Pre Prep and long suffering @danielfridd proved once again that marrying him was a good shout 📖🐛🐉❤
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It's official, we are winners, with a certificate

It's official, we are winners, with a certificate and everything 😊😊 Had a lovely time hobnobbing with my girls and meeting other winners of @muddynorfolk @muddystilettos ❤ So many fab indies all ploughing their way through and at the heart of it all, our amazing customers. THANK YOU AGAIN to all who voted. We promise to keep growing and offering exciting new ways for you to enjoy books, creativity and community. You rock 📖🐛🐉❤
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#awardwinners #bestbookshop #lovebooks #inlovewithlocal #supportlocal #books #bookshop #indie #independent #timberhill #Norwich #cityofstories #wherebookslive #morethanabookshop

We had a lot of fun at our first Aggi Explorers Cl

We had a lot of fun at our first Aggi Explorers Club with @parameciumpress 😍 The little Explorers made a life sized version of the largest ever dragonfly, held mammoth ribs and made a sticker timeline! Next month we will be looking at Ada Lovelace and codes 🔍🔎so if you want to be part of this, let us know 📖🐛🐉❤
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#Explorers #stem #science #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #wherebookslive #cityofstories #lovelocal

Kicked off this morning by reading this WONDERFUL

Kicked off this morning by reading this WONDERFUL picture book Gustavo The Shy Ghost by @flavia_zdrago @bigpicturebooks 👻 It perfectly describes the difficulties of being shy and how we don't have to be loud to be important ❤ The illustrations are stunning and the story is simple. It made me grateful for all of the Gustavo's in my life whose quiet support and friendship makes a difference every day 📖🐛🐉❤
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#everyoneneedsagustavo #picturebooks #books #bookshop #indie #independent #Norwich #timberhill #supportlocal #cityofstories

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Leanne tells me off if I ever order more than one of anything, but she's not in today so... muhahaha. And.... I mean it's @BernardineEvari isn't it?...and signed... and look how pretty they look against our autumn window!
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So glad you had a good time. Schools choosing to bring their classes to us is truly an honour ❤📚🐞🐉

Heartwood CE VC Primary and Nursery School@CeHeartwood

Our children had a wonderful visit to @Bookbugsdragon1 ❤️🦕🦖 thank you

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Can you beleaf this beautifall autumnal window display at @Bookbugsdragon1 in Norwich?! 🍁🍂🎃 We're sure customers will agree that it's worth the wait. https://twitter.com/Bookbugsdragon1/status/1450148495680282636

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Autumn has crept up on us, so we took our own sweet time making our autumnal window.

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It's only bloomin' @afharrold in the house! And what perfect timing as @PoppyStevens6 was about to start her creative writing class. They were all so excited to have their picture taken with an actual legend. Thank you for finding us! And for our newest wall art.
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Autumn has crept up on us, so we took our own sweet time making our autumnal window.

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