Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

Children’s Book Retailer and Favourite Characters Come Together at Festive Fair

Books2Door will be back at the Festive Gift Fair at Birmingham’s NEC this month – with a jam-packed schedule across the four-day event including free books to give away, photo opportunities and author signing sessions!

The online children’s book retailer will have an impressive range of books, with special event prices for shoppers at the fair across 100’s of kids titles, making this the perfect opportunity to pick up some bargains for Christmas.

Nicky Stephenson, Show Director ‘We’re looking forward to a very very busy show this year and welcoming Books2Door back for their 9th year!’

Based at stand F42 across all four days from Thursday 14th November until Sunday 17th November, Books2Door is inviting customers to come along and make the most of these events and offers:

  • Thursday 14th & Friday 15th November.  Free Christmas books will be given away
  • Saturday 16th November. Special appearances from Mula the Tiger and Maggie including storytelling sessions and photo opportunities
  • Sunday 17th November. Free Christmas books will be given away, plus an author signing and storytelling session with Red, author of ‘HoHoHo! A Pirate’s Christmas.”
  • Plus, the chance to win a £100 worth of books!

So if you’re heading to the annual Festive Fair at Birmingham NEC this year, pick up some Christmas bargains from Books2Door.

No. 1 indoor Christmas Shopping Fair in The Midlands!

Shopping for presents or decorating your home, you won’t be stuck for ideas at the Festive Gift Fair! 1000’s of unusual gifts, stocking fillers, decorations, artisan food & drink from pocket money presents to handcrafted gifts. We set the mood for happy Christmas shopping …it’s fun, it’s lively and oh so Christmassy with lots of entertainment. Great live music throughout the day to get your toes tapping while you browse over 300 colourful stalls. Festive characters, huge Santa sacks to WIN and lots of special offers on the day and of course the amazing Santa and His Sleigh will be there every day joined by the naughty Grinch at the weekend! Come along with friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping…Christmas starts at Festive Gift Fair!

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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