A popular children's book festival is set to return to Hitchin.

The event will take place at The British School's Museum, in Queen Street, between 10am and 4pm on March 4.

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The festival will be organised by the museum and Next Page Books, and will celebrate World Book Day.

The Comet: A morning and afternoon session will take place.A morning and afternoon session will take place. (Image: Next Page Books)

Talks from popular children's authors will take place, alongside crafts and storytelling.

Facepainting and refreshments will also be available.

                                                                                                              

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A morning session from 10am until 12noon will see 4 to-7-year-olds visited by Chloe Savage and Harry Woodgate.

An afternoon session, between 1pm and 3pm, will see 8 to 12-year-olds enjoy talks by Camilla Chester and Nizrana Farook.

Tickets can be booked online via the British School's Museum website.

Whole day tickets and family tickets are available.