Queues are expected when a massive children's TV superstar visits Harrogate’s leading independent bookshop later this month.

Bestselling author, CBeebies presenter and musician Andy Day will be signing his new book Dino Racers at Imagined Things on Monday, June 29 at an event which is open to everyone.

Located at 21 Montpellier Parade, the bookshop will host the event as Andy launches his brand new book series Dino Racers, published by Puffin.

Imagined Things was founded in July 2017 by Georgia Eckert, who left her career as an NHS diagnostic radiographer to pursue her lifelong passion for books.

Harrogate bookshop visit - Children’s TV royalty and bestselling children’s book author Andy Day. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — Harrogate bookshop visit - Children’s TV royalty and bestselling children’s book author Andy Day. (Picture contributed)

Its history is a well-known success story within the British independent retail sector, marked by a viral social media post and the bookshop’s close ties to local schools, parents and the book community.

Georgia Eckert, owner and founder of Imagined Things said: "It’s bound to be an exciting day for all children who get to meet him and it will help to inspire a love of reading, and dinosaurs.

"Parents can pre-order signed copies of the latest in his new children’s series Dino Racers, alongside the second picture book in his Dylan series, Dylan the Dino Boy Saves the Zoo, through our website to be dropped off at the schools on the day. "

Andy Day is a massive superstar amongst the under-eight set, best known for his TV series Andy’s Adventures and his talented musical band, Andy and the Band.

Book signing - Georgia Eckert, owner and founder of Imagined Things bookshop in Harrogate, said: "There may be a queue on the day but it will be well worth the wait." (Picture contributed)

Andy said: “I have had so much fun writing Dino Dad and Dylan the Dino Boy, and I could not be more excited to be sharing my brand-new series, Dino Racers.,

"I'm so lucky to have a career in children’s TV that’s lasted since 2007 and is still going! "

Georgia Eckert, owner and founder of Imagined Things said: "There may be a queue on the day, but it will be well worth the wait.

"We’ll have books on the day whilst stocks last but pre-orders are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

"Anyone is welcome to the signing.”

Andy Day is also expected to visit some Harrogate primary schools.

More information: https://imaginedthings.co.uk/