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SUMMARY:Naomi Jones & Rebecca Ashdown Author / Illustrator event
DESCRIPTION:About Naomi & Rebecca\nNaomi Jones is an award-winning children’s author whose books have been translated into 20 languages. She loves doing events and in 2025 she was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Aawrd for services to literacy. Naomi lives in Cornwall with her family. \nNaomi’s website: naomiandjamesjones.com \nNaomi’s Twitter (@NaomiJones_1) \nNaomi’s Instagram (@naomiandjamesjones) \nRebecca Ashdown is an award nominated artist and author and maker of books. She is passionate about art and visual literacy and teaches workshops exploring innovative inclusive approaches to making art and telling stories. \nRebecca’s website: rebeccaashdown.me \nRebecca’s Instagram (@familyofbeasts) \n  \nWhat to expect from the event\nNaomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown’s first book Thunderboots won multiple awards and they’re excited to reunite for this interactive event based on their brand new\, second book The Hug Button. \nMatilda is excited to start school but finds it tricky to say goodbye to Mummy at the school gates. If only there was a way they could send each other hugs all day long? \n– Join the event to listen to this new story being read. \n– During the draw-a-long you’ll learn how to draw Matilda. \n– Discover why hugs are so good for us and learn about the inspiration for The Hug Button. \n– There will also be a chance to ask Naomi and Rebecca any questions you might have. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, The Hug Button\, (9780192794826). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Hug Button \nIt’s Matilda’s first day at The Meadows and she’s very excited. But when Mummy goes to say goodbye\, Matilda isn’t happy. She doesn’t want Mummy to go.\nThe next day\, Mummy has a helpful suggestion. She draws two hug buttons-one on Matilda’s wrist and one on her own. Then\, when Matilda wants a hug\, or wants to give one\, she can press the hug button and know that Mummy is thinking about her too. \nFrom the award-winning duo\, Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown\, comes a warm embrace of a book about learning to cope with separation. \nPublisher: Oxford University Press \n \n 
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