Wokingham

Wokingham district libraries are giving junior library users the chance to win family tickets to see the new film version of children’s book Charlotte’s Web! All nine district libraries are running a Charlotte’s Web hide and seek competition for the next two weeks (February 19 – March 2).

Five animal characters from the film of E.B. White’s classic book are hiding in each of the Wokingham district’s libraries. To be in with a chance to win, children need to visit their local library and find all five characters. Competition entry forms are available in all libraries – just ask a member of staff. The competition closing date is March 2.

One winner at each library will receive a family pass to see Charlotte’s Web, kindly donated by Showcase Cinema in Winnersh.

Charlotte’s Web tells the story of a pig called Wilbur who makes friends with a spider called Charlotte. It was first published in 1952 and is one of the best-selling children’s books of all time. The new film version stars Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte and also features John Cleese as Samuel the Sheep and Oprah Winfrey as Gussy the Goose.

Elizabeth McDonald, Wokingham children’s librarian, said: “Charlotte’s Web is a timeless story of friendship, hope and self-belief. The new film is a wonderful opportunity for a new generation of children to discover this classic children’s book, which continues to be popular over 50 years after it was first published. This competition is a chance for children to have fun hunting for the hidden characters, and maybe win a prize, whilst also exploring their library and getting to know it better.”

Wokingham District Council