A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley & Co bookshop in Bootle on:- Saturday, 8 August 2026! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with Sammy The Snail features a sensory storytelling session with a professional actor, lots of opportunities to get involved and art making.

The event is part of a North West tour of Dr. Denise’s groundbreaking new book, Disgusting And Delicious Shapes, that aims to improve early years learning and development in a fun way. Denise has been touring the book alongside a professional actor, delivering fun-filled storytelling sessions packed with props, sounds and audience participation.

Children are encouraged to become part of Sammy’s adventure, creating a lively and memorable learning experience. Families will also have the chance to meet Denise and experience the story 1st-hand at a special book launch and storytelling event taking place on:- Saturday, 8 August 2026 at Kingsley & Co. children’s book shop in Bootle.

At 11am and 2pm, Denise and a professional actor will deliver 1 of the engaging storytelling sessions complete with props and interactive fun for children, while parents will also have the opportunity to meet the author and learn more about the inspiration behind the book. Tickets are completely free and families will have the opportunity to buy the book on the day.

Dr. Denise Wright is an early years expert and is helping transform the way pre-school children engage with early learning through her brand new book, Disgusting And Delicious Shapes. A fun and interactive story featuring Sammy The Snail, the exciting new book has been receiving rave reviews from parents.

Drawing on years of experience as a child development professional and lecturer, Denise has created an immersive multi-sensory story designed to make learning both exciting and accessible for young children. Combining colours, shapes and sounds, the book follows Sammy The Snail on a mathematical adventure searching for delicious shapes.

Using repetition and alliteration throughout the story, the book keeps children entertained while also supporting key areas of early learning and language development. The engaging format encourages participation, concentration and curiosity — helping young readers learn naturally through play and storytelling whilst the beautiful illustrations from Rosa Kusabbi mesmerise young minds.

Denise, who has worked with young children and families for over 25 years, said:- “The book is designed to develop learning in a fun, sensory way — featuring language, shapes, sizes, distance, numbers and time. The feedback from parents so far has been amazing and thanks to Arts Council funding I’ve been able to bring it to life with a professional actor. These live storytelling sessions have been incredible and the children have loved them.”

With such an enthusiastic response already building around the book, Denise Wright’s latest creation looks set to be just the beginning of an exciting new series designed to inspire and educate young children through imaginative storytelling. Combining years of child development expertise with fun storytelling, Denise Wright is changing the game for early learning.

For free tickets to the storytelling event, click here. 

To buy the book, follow this link.