Conker at Leonardslee book launch
Readings | Children’s Mental Health Workshops | Signings
Join local author Hannah Peckham at Leonardslee to mark the launch of her latest book Conker and the Monkey Trap with an accompanying free activity trail through our woodland gardens, creating awareness and understanding for children’s mental health.
Conker and the Monkey Trap only launches to the world on 4 July and we are excited to be hosting a sneak peek workshop with an exclusive reading from the 2nd July, so grab your tickets now!
Book launch with Children’s mental health workshops and connection corner
Book launch dates: 24 July
Workshops start at 11
TICKETS: £2.50 per child. The £2.50 cost of the workshop is redeemable against the cost of a Hannah Peckham book bought from our Gift Shop.*
TICKET PLUS BOOK: £6.99 per child. A choice of book from Hannah Peckham and workshop per child with an accompanying adult*
Meet Hannah Peckham and be the first to hear her new book Conker and the Monkey Trap with signing and children’s mental health workshops in the Courtyard Café from 10:00.
"Sometimes it can be hard to know how to talk to your little one about difficult feelings. Here are some of my favourites resources you can explore" which Hannah will talk you through as part of her children’s mental health workshops and connection corner.
*(Choice of one book from Hannah Peckham: Conker the Chameleon, Conker and the Monkey Trap or Climb) | Subject to availability
A Leonardslee membership or garden entry is required in addition to a book launch & workshop booking. When purchasing tickets, please select the relevant date on the calendar to pre-book.
Conker Activity Trail
Free activity trail: 2 – 24 July
Pick up a free activity book from reception to follow Conker around the gardens in celebration of his new book.
Are you ready to explore nature, your senses and your feelings as part of our activity trail?
The activity trail is free for Leonardslee members and for visitors when purchasing day tickets.
Get the Book
Hannah Peckham’s new book Conker and the Monkey Trap only launches on 4 July, so grab yours at Leonardslee before anyone else tickets now! With books available from our Gift Shop from 2 July.
other books by Hannah Peckham: Conker the Chameleon and Climb are available to purchase in our Gift Shop.
Leonardslee members receive 10% off with a valid membership card. Subject to availability.
About Hannah Peckham
Hannah Peckham is a counsellor, mother and children's author that grew up in Sussex. She was diagnosed with classic dyslexia at the age of five with an IQ of I34 but her path to becoming an author was shrouded with self-doubt.
Conker the Chameleon has gone on to win multiple awards and is celebrated for its use of the zones of regulation within early years settings and has been translated into Portuguese by Penguin Random House. ‘Little Bodhi Books’ is the brainchild of Hannah, named after her son, Bohdi means ‘awakening’. Her books not only deliver beautiful stories but also embraces the learning opportunity to deliver key social emotion lessons. Climb is endorsed by the lead author of Development Matters, the non-statutory government guidelines for early years settings and is a good toy guide recommended.
Her newly released title ‘Conker and the Monkey Trap’ delivers a message about bravery, friendship and kindness with a subtle nod to the importance of connection, teamwork and the 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
Hannah believes that laying the foundations of good mental health early on can give children the gift of emotional literacy. “As parents, we all want to protect our children from ever feeling emotional pain but we can’t stop difficult things happening, what we can do is provide them with skills and understanding so they can cope when challenging times occur and that is what my books aim to do.”
Competition time!
Win a selection of three children’s books chosen by Conker author, Hannah Peckham.
Follow @h.j.peckham, @littlebodhibooks and @leonardsleegardens and post a photo at the trail check-in/check-out point and using hashtag #conkeratleonardslee.
Enter between 2 – 24 July
Four entrants stand the chance to win a set of three children’s books
Winners will be drawn each Monday from 2 – 24 July from Hannah’s Instagram account: @h.j.peckham