The kitchen that inspired one of the most popular children's books of all time will now be open to visitors in the North East.
This month families can visit the iconic yellow kitchen from Judith’s Kerr's most famous picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, as part of a new attraction at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle.
The kitchen is in fact the very same one which was removed from the late Judith Kerr's home after her death in May 2019.
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The installation was made possible by a funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust to the centre, as part of their children's museum refurbishment project
Seven Stories is also the home of the archive of Judith’s work, including her childhood drawings and early sketches and finished artwork from her most famous books, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.
The kitchen will be open to visitors at the centre from Saturday February 19 and will be free to visit during half-term.
There will be free activities and crafts for children and a competition to win an exclusive Tiger Who Came to Tea print.
Bookable events include having breakfast or tea with the Tiger, and there will be a special interactive theatre performance with Seven Stories famous Story Catchers called ‘Adventure Through Time’, inspired by Judith Kerr’s life.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea was published in 1968 by Harper Collins Children’s Books and has since sold more over 10 million copies worldwide.
For generations, the book has been a favourite bedtime companion for children, and it remains just as popular today, with the play (created by David Wood, OBE) celebrating 12 years on tour.
The book was made into a film in 2019 with the voice of David Oyelowo as the Tiger and narrated by David Walliams.
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