Children’s author and illustrator Stephen Waterhouse will be helping children create their own character based on a fruit or vegetable at libraries in Kirklees.

The free sessions are suitable for five to 12-year-olds.

Mr Waterhouse will be at Birstall Library and Information Centre from 2pm until 3.30pm on Wednesday, February 18, Heckmondwike Library from 10.30am until noon on Thursday, February 19, and Cleckheaton Library from 2pm until 3.30pm on Thursday, February 19.

Booking is essential. For more information or to book contact Birstall Library on (01924) 326227, Heckmondwike Library on (01924) 325637 or Cleckheaton Library on (01274) 335170. Children aged eight and under must be accompanied by an adult.