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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you to @jenniepoh.bsky.social for visiting us last week to sign copies of The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster!

A signed copy will make the perfect October treat - a story full of spookiness and magic! And when you stop by, spot Jennie's new illustration on our wall...

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 23h

Our Skandar book signing with A.F. Steadman is officially SOLD OUT! Huge thanks to @afsteadman.bsky.social and Simon & Schuster for including us on The First Unicorn Rider tour. We can't wait!

If you didn't manage to book tickets, you can pre-order a SIGNED and DEDICATED copy via our bio ⚡️

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 2d

A brand new Bunny vs Monkey adventure has landed: Intergalactic Monkey Business... IN STOCK NOW!

We have LIMITED SIGNED copies by @jamiesmart.bsky.social available first come, first served. Grab yours after school and head into outer space with everyone's favourite duo!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Update!

Due to exceptional demand, we have added an EXTRA timeslot with LIMITED TICKETS (17:30 on Monday 3rd November to meet @annabelwriter here!) These are the final tickets available for The First Unicorn Rider tour.

Available NOW via our bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 7d

⚡ BIG NEWS ⚡

We are so thrilled to announce that @afsteadman.bsky.social, author of the bestselling Skandar series, will be visiting us for a book signing on Monday 3rd November!

🎟️ Pre-sale NOW
🎟️ General tickets on sale from 16:30 TOMORROW (2nd Oct) - please visit our website via bio for details

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 5d

One week to go until Bookshop Day 2025!

You can now pre-order one of the LIMITED EDITION tote bags via our website/bio. This year, the @booksaremybag.bsky.social bag has been designed by Ashwin Chacko and will be available from Saturday 11th October while supplies last. Secure one now!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 7d

⚡ BIG NEWS ⚡

We are so thrilled to announce that @afsteadman.bsky.social, author of the bestselling Skandar series, will be visiting us for a book signing on Monday 3rd November!

🎟️ Pre-sale NOW
🎟️ General tickets on sale from 16:30 TOMORROW (2nd Oct) - please visit our website via bio for details

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 10d

We had a wonderful weekend with visits from author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili and author Nat Harrison. If you'd like a signed copy of Bear, Sasha Feels Shy, or The Girl Who Raced the World, pop by while stock lasts!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 12d

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Comics 🎃

Join Mark on Friday 17th October for our next Comics Club, where we'll be drawing pumpkin faces and creating comic stories set in haunted pumpkin patches.

Check out Mark's Quickdraw Comics Club website for other spooky creative workshops!

🎟️ Tickets via bio

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 13d

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful @robbiddulph.bsky.social to the shop to sign copies of When I Grow Up I’d Like To Be, on publication day! Thank you Rob and Charlotte @harpercollins.bsky.social for visiting us as part of the indie bookshop tour.

Signed copies available NOW!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 17d

We are thrilled to be welcoming Adam Stower to the shop for a spooky Half Term event! Join us on Monday 27th October at 10:30am for a creative workshop and book signing, celebrating the latest Murray and Bun book: Murray the Ghosthunter.

🎟️ Tickets now available via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 22d

We are thrilled to announce our event with author-illustrator Yuval Zommer on Saturday 18th October! Join us for a wondrous tour of the most remarkable islands of the world. It will be a morning filled with creative activities and facts to astonish you.

🎟️ Tickets now available via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 22d

As we all enjoy the last few rays of summer sunshine, we are in awe of our new board by Anna Millais.

Featuring late summer blooms and Mary Oliver poetry, Anna's board is the perfect way to mark the changing season. Come and see it, tucked just off Richmond high street!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 24d

Turtle Moon by @hannahgold.bsky.social is now here in paperback! It's currently Children's Book of the Month @booksaremybag.bsky.social and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Hannah to the shop for a signing soon...

🎟️ Tickets to Hannah's signing at The Alligator's Mouth (12th Nov) via bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 25d

🌟 Rob Biddulph 🌟

If you would like a SIGNED AND DEDICATED (first name only) copy of Rob's new book, please place your order online or instore by Mon 22nd Sept. The books will be ready for collection/shipping after Thurs 25th Sept.

Further details and order link via bio!

@robbiddulph.bsky.social

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 26d

✨ Signed stock ✨

Happy weekend! Grab one of these exciting signed books while stock lasts...

The final Podkin book includes an exclusive signed bookplate. The rest of the pictured titles are signed by the author in limited quantities.

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 27d

Any plans next week? Come along to our very exciting events...

Mon 15th Sept: @louiestowell.bsky.social will be here signing the brand new LOKI book after school.
Fri 19th Sept: Mark's next Comics Club will be themed around Exploding Heads!

🎟️ Tickets available via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have just released a brand new array of pre-orders onto our website. As we all know, September is a treat for new releases, so don't delay!

We have LIMITED SIGNED copies of The Fate of Podkin and Impossible Creatures: The Poisoned King while stock lasts.

Pre-order via bio!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 28

💜 THE MOMENT HAS COME 💜

Skandar and the Spirit War by @afsteadman.bsky.social is out today, and you can get your hands on SIGNED INDIE EXCLUSIVE COPIES AT 9AM today. Join us this morning for limited Skandar badges, earlybird goodies, and limited copies of the book while stocks last.

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 27

The brilliant @louiestowell.bsky.social will be visiting us on Monday 15th September to sign the much-loved Loki books! Join us after school, from 4:00-5:00pm, to meet Louie and get your books signed! All tickets include a copy of the brand new Loki book, publishing soon.

🎟️ Tickets via bio

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us this Thursday 28th August at 11am for a special storytime all about Starting School! It's an annual favourite and, as ever, Tony will be reading favourite picture books for little ones starting school, with a singalong song or two.

🎟️ RSVP via Events in bio or phone us!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 23

We all thought the Skandar journey was coming to a close, but @afsteadman.bsky.social has one more surprise on the way! The First Unicorn Rider is coming on 6th November and the SIGNED INDIE EXCLUSIVE is already available to pre-order via our bio!

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 23

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! We are open as usual all weekend, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-4. This Monday 25th August we will be open from 11am-4pm for the Bank Holiday. We have plenty of books to end the summer holiday!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 21

One week to go until the final Skandar book is out in the world! We will be opening EARLY next Thurs 28th Aug (at 9am) to celebrate the launch of Skandar and the Spirit War. We will have LIMITED SIGNED copies on the day, with earlybird goodies, available first come first served.

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 18

Young Bookmakers (ages 5-9) are signing up quickly for our craft workshop next Friday! We have limited spaces remaining, so be sure to sign up for a family-friendly afternoon of making mini books, led by Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club.

🎟️ Fri 29th Aug, 2:30pm - tickets via bio

The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · Aug 17

The next Chronicles of Whetherwhy book is coming SOON! This enchanting sequel is just as page-turning and exciting as anything @acaseforbooks.bsky.social has ever written.

You can now read Mia’s full review and pre-order The Season of Flames ahead of the 11th of September! Link in bio 🔥🐉