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A collage featuring children engaged in a classroom activity alongside a collection of children's book covers by Leigh Hobbs, and a portrait of the author, Leigh Hobbs, holding one of his books and standing next to a large illustration of his character Mr. Badger.

Children's workshop: Creating a character with Leigh Hobbs

21 Nov 2026 | 10:30am - 11:30am

Young artists will create their very own characters with Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children’s Laureate, author and artist, creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken books, in this exciting workshop.

Book lovers

High school students

Kids and families

Primary school students

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An author with white hair and glasses holds a copy of 'Mr Badger and the Boubles Grand Hotel' while standing next to a large illustration of a cartoon badger, with a split image on the right showing the cover of 'Mr Chicken goes to Paris' by Leigh Hobbs, featuring a grumpy yellow chicken on a Parisian landmark.

Adult's workshop: Creating a character in words and pictures with Leigh Hobbs

21 Nov 2026 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Adults and teens 14+ are invited to join Leigh Hobbs – author, artist, and creator of the Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken books, for an exciting, hands-on workshop.

Adult learners