Dame Emma Thompson DBE a British English author, film star, actor, screenwriter, activist, author and comedian, opens a magical children's section, a Peter Rabbit Themed space, in Orton Manchester library. Unveiling a plaque on the eve of publication of her brand new Peter Rabbit adventure, The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit. The magical children’s section was created and donated by the book’s publisher, Frederick Warne, who worked with reading charity Booktrust with class of thirty local school children in attendance.


On the eve of publication of her brand new Peter Rabbit adventure, The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson opens a stunning Peter Rabbit themed space for young people to curl up with a book. The magical children’s section was created and donated by the book’s publisher, Frederick Warne, who worked with reading charity Booktrust to transform Gorton Library in east Manchester. Emma will unveil a plaque to officially open the library and give a short address, posing for photos in the newly opened space. A class of thirty local school children from Orton Primary were in attendance and were read The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma.


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