Book signing event Lauren Child

We are thrilled to announce that best-selling author and former Children’s Poet Laureate Lauren Child is coming to Book, Bean & Ice Cream to sign copies of her new book “Pudding Now Please”.

Tuesday 29th September 2026 from 4.30pm to 6.00pm

Book, Bean & Ice Cream
61 Poulton Street
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2AJ

Please note the following terms and conditions 

• entry is by ticket only and each ticket gains entry for four people (one to be a child)
• your ticket price includes a signed copy of the book
• Lauren will only be signing “Pudding Now Please” 
• additional copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event
• please come prepared to queue – remember it’s September so be prepared for sunshine, showers and anything inbetween

About Lauren Child

Lauren Child is one of Britain’s most celebrated children’s authors and
illustrators. Her extensive body of work includes the bestselling Charlie
and Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series, alongside numerous
acclaimed standalone picture books. Her books have sold more than 15
million copies worldwide. She was awarded a CBE for Services to
Literature in 2020 and served as the UK’s Children’s Laureate from 2017 to
2019. A passionate advocate for illustration as an art form, Child
continues to champion creativity, childhood and visual storytelling
through her work and numerous cultural roles.