Author brings children’s stories to life at The Corn Hall in Diss

Picture book author and illustrator Chloe Inkpen brought entertaining and interactive storytelling to Diss Corn Hall last Saturday – to the delight of watching families.

The co-creator of the Zoe and Beans series brought her stories to life through a combination of drama, live drawing and art activities.

Sophie Scott, from Diss Corn Hall said: “It was wonderful to welcome Chloe to the Corn Hall on Saturday.

“The Inkpen family name is synonymous with beautifully illustrated and engaging children’s picture books and our families were treated to a rare opportunity to experience a real-life author and illustrator as she brought her characters to life. They had plenty of laughs and fun along the way, too.”

Children were invited to join in with actions and sounds as the stories unfolded.

They were able to help colour in her characters as well as taking part in their own art activity to design their own picture book character, making a pair of pirate hat pants or colouring in a sausage dog.