
Axel Scheffler, James Emmanuel, Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025 programme launch
The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler, discusses his new picture book for children, Welcome, which is about friendship.
Superstar children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler, most famous for his work with author Julia Donaldson on books such as The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Superworm, chat about his heart-warming new picture book, Welcome. It's inspired by the plight of children whose families have had to flee their homes and look for a new place to live, all the while hoping for a warm welcome from strangers.
Director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Jenny Niven, outlines this year’s programme on the day it’s released to the public.
James Emmanuel, Nigerian-born and Edinburgh-raised soul singer, talks about his current single, Brother and Sisters, inspired by his young daughter.
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- Tue 10 Jun 2025 15:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Scotland