Cardiff Children's Literature Festival 2026 | Steve Anthony

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Join award-winning author and illustrator Steve Antony for a joyful, interactive story event featuring everyone’s favourite polite bear, Mr Panda.

Children will enjoy a lively read-along, behind-the-scenes chat about how Mr Panda was created, and a fun step-by-step draw-along, learning how to draw Mr Panda themselves. Perfect for young readers and families, this event celebrates kindness, creativity, and the much-loved Mr Panda series – with plenty of chances to join in and ask questions.

Since his 2014 debut, multi award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony has so far written and illustrated 18 picture books and sold over one million copies worldwide, and 7 of his titles have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Find out about all of the events taking place as part of Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival 2026.