Children’s Books – Events & Visits

AUTHOR VISITS

I enjoy visiting schools & libraries to read and talk about my picture books and work with children.

For libraries:
My typical storytime session includes book reading with puppets and some songs, followed by craft workshop (30min – 1h).

For schools:
My author visit sessions are best suited for children in EYFS and KS1. I share my stories, discuss with the children about where story ideas come from and how they can find ideas for themselves. Children can also have art activities based on the stories. Parents have the option to order signed copies of my books with a discount.

I offer schools a special SCHOOL PACKAGE. To find out more, please click the button below.

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Illustration from picture book Bocchi and Pocchi's Big Surprise by Noriko Matsubara
Children's book author and illustrator Noriko Matsubara's author visit at Bishops Stortford Library, Hertfordshire, UK.

– About Noriko –
I’m a children’s book author and illustrator. My picture books published in the UK have been translated into 6 languages. I recently worked with BBC Children’s as an illustrator.

Picture Books by Noriko Matsubara

ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES
"The humble sock will never seem the same after finishing this eye-catching picture book."
Independent on Sunday
"This adorable tale of the separation and reunion of two little socks is bound to prove a favourite, with its cute, quirky illustrations and surprise, happy ending."
Teach Nursery
"A wonderfully quirky story about a two truly close-knit friends!"
Lancashire Evening Post
"I borrowed this from the library to read to a 2½ year old little girl and she loved it so much that I had to keep on renewing it! In the end, I decided to buy it for her and now, when she comes to visit, it's the first thing she makes a beeline for. I've lost count of the number of times I've read it but no matter because it's a delight each and every time. Little Ava now finishes the lines of the story, enjoys describing all the different socks and loves Bocchi and Pocchi so much. I wish I could knit so I could make them for her!"
SueKich (Amazon Customer)
"The Bocchi and Pocchi stories have become a big hit with my 3 year old. We went to a story time at our local library with the author Noriko, a delightful lady who is brilliant with children and very enthusiastic about her stories. My little boy was a bit too excited to concentrate at first as his friends were also there but he loved the puppets Noriko brought and enjoyed making his own felt version of Bocchi and Pocchi. We bought all 3 stories there and then and my son has asked to read them everyday since. This a delightful tale about 2 socks who are reunited once one goes missing even I quite enjoyed it. Was good for teaching my young child about emotions. He’s beginning to recognise and empathise with others who are sad."
Lealu (Amazon Customer)
"I have a three-year-old son and I volunteer to read to fifty toddlers every week. I just read this book for the first time today and the children LOVED it. The story is simple and yet very moving, and the artwork is gorgeous. Highly recommend."
W. Kent Sligh (Amazon Customer)
"I love this book! I've bought 5 copies so far, one for every friend with a young child and one copy for me (signed by the author!), even though I have no children nor plan to."
Lucious (Amazon Customer)
"I bought this for my Niece's first birthday in September and I am so thrilled with it. It's is a lovely book with beautiful pictures and a unique story."
Gillian Hudson (Amazon Customer)
"Great book both for children and adults. Wonderful colour and cute characters with a sweet and heart-warming story. Highly recommended!"
Amazon Customer

Please get in touch for any inquiries or to discuss my author’s visit.

Contact Me

Call +44 (0)7506 834 550

Email: admin@norikoart.com or use the Contact Form below