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Daydreams and Jellybeans with Alex Wharton - West Bridgford Library

West Bridgford Library, West Bridgford

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Bright blue book cover for Daydreams and Jellybeans written by Alex Wharton and illustrated by Katy Riddell. Cover features illustrations of animals including tiger, horse, hedgehog plus jellybeans are scattered over the page too.

Join poet, Alex Wharton, as he performs in this Inspire Poetry Festival event for children and families. 

Expect funny and thoughtful poems about forgotten (and hairy!) jellybeans, beautiful daydreams and the magic of nature. Plus find out Alex’s tips for creating your own poems.


For children aged 6+ and their families

£3 children | Accompanying adults FREE 


‘A lovely collection of playful poetry and beautiful verse’ 

Joseph Coelho on Daydreams and Jellybeans

‘This is a lovely, warm collection of poems that hail from a place of wonder and mystery.'

Joshua Seigal on  Daydreams and Jellybeans
Alex Wharton, poet, stands arms outstretched, smiling.

Photo credit: Sam Hardwick and Hay Festival, 2023

About Alex Wharton

Alex Wharton is an award-winning writer and performer of poetry, performing and delivering workshops throughout the UK.  His work aims to aim to spark familiarity and inclusion.   

Alex’s first collection Daydreams and Jellybeans was published with Firefly Press in 2021.  It has been  shortlisted for the Lollies, Laugh Out Loud 2023 Book awards.     Alex has recently been named as Children’s Laureate Wales 2023 – 2025.



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01623 677 200
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