Mums-and-Bubs Drawing Class with Hilary Jean Tapper Celebrate the release of 'Baby and Me', a beautiful new picture book by Angela Casabene and Hilary Jean Tapper, with a Mums-and-Bubs illustration class on Thursday 20th February, 10am at Telling Tales. Come along to learn illustration skills from Hilary in a relaxed and baby-friendly environment. All materials […]
🧶Come along for a very special Story Time!🧶 Heather Haylock, author of the Granny McFlitter books, is visiting us on Saturday 29th March to celebrate her latest release, 'Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm'. Come along for story time and get your books signed! Story Time starts at 10am. See you there! […]
Come visit Telling Tales these school holidays! We have lots of fun activities running in the shop. Telling Tales Holiday Treasure Hunt Our traditional treasure hunt is on again these holidays! Pick up an entry form at the front counter, find the letters hidden around the shop, and unscramble the name of a famous book […]
You're invited! Come along on Saturday, April 12th at 1pm to celebrate Rachael King's latest release, 'Violet and the Velvets: The Case of the Missing Stuff', a new middle-grade series about girls forming a rock band together. Rachael will be signing books and there are giveaways and spot prizes on the day! We are […]
You're invited to our biggest ever Annual Sale! 50-70% selected titles, in stores only. Exclusions apply. Friday 30th May - Sunday 8th June. Stocks replenished daily, so keep coming back!
Come visit Telling Tales during Kidsfest! We are hosting lots of fun events and activities for kids of all ages, including… The Great Telling Tales Treasure Hunt – Find the letters hidden around the shop and unscramble them into the name of a famous book character! Entry Forms can be found at the counter throughout […]
***Unfortunately, this event is now fully booked. Please see our Events page for other activities happening at Telling Tales during Kidsfest!*** Join us for a magical morning with Melanie Poppins! Melanie will be at Telling Tales for a morning of magic and facepainting on Tuesday 1st July. Magic Show starts 10am, followed by facepainting 10.30am […]
Scorpio Books, Allen & Unwin and WORD Christchurch warmly welcome you to the launch of The Case of the Angry Ghost: Violet and the Velvets Book 2 by local author Rachael King. All welcome, refreshments provided. Please send in your RSVP. There will be books for sale on the night for $18.99. ABOUT THE BOOK Violet […]
Our book-inspired treasure hunt is on again these holidays! Pick up an entry form at the front counter, find the letters hidden around the shop, and unscramble the name of a famous book character to be in to win a book bundle. Happening every day of the school holidays, September 20th - October 5th! PLUS […]
Calling all young readers! You are cordially invited to Telling Tales on Saturday the 11th of October to celebrate Bookshop Day! We have a plethora of special offers on in the shop to celebrate the joy of good books. Join the party any time between 10am and 5pm in our stores at Five Lanes, 120 […]
Join us for an after-school drawing and illustration workshop! On Wednesday, November 5th at 4pm we will be joined by Hilary Jean Tapper, Ōtautahi-based illustrator and lecturer in illustration. Come celebrate the release of her latest picture book, Wrapping Things, and learn tips, tricks and techniques to enhance your drawing and creative endeavours. This class […]
Come along for a morning storytime to celebrate the release of 'Poppa's Workshop' by Chelsea Cresswell! On Friday, November 7th at 10am Chelsea will visit us to read her book and share colouring and activities afterwards. With thanks to our friends at Little Moa Books and Hachette NZ. Bookings are not required, but we recommend […]