Sandi Toksvig also appears at 19:30 for Melted Into Air

A mother herself, Sandi Toksvig has also made quite a name for herself as an author of children's books. Hitler's Canary (Doubleday) is based on true-life events during the Second World War. It's a funny and gripping account of a childhood spent under occupation and a daring rescue. Sandi will present both Hitler's Canary and Hitlers Kanarie (Valerius), which was translated into Dutch by Rita Gircour BA, who will also be on hand to smooth over any language issues. This event is suitable for both Dutch and English children. Suitable for Ages 8 upwards.

Hitler's Canary
It's April 1940 and German troops are pouring onto the streets of Denmark. 12-year-old Bamse is ordered by his father to keep his head down and stay out of trouble. But Bamse and his daring friend Anton can't resist playing the occasional practical joke on the invading soldiers. When it becomes clear that the trouble isn't just going to pass them by, the people of Denmark decide to take action and Bamse and his eccentric family are about to take part in one of history's most dramatic rescues – smuggling Denmark's Jewish population, across the water to Sweden, and safety. Many of the characters are based on Sandi's own family, including her father, Bamse, and the book was inspired by the stories he told to her.

A tale of daring rescue inspired by the experiences of Sandi Tokvig's father during the Second World War.

Language: English

Time Out
'A page-turner written with warmth and wit, not to mention a keen narrative sense.'

The Guardian
'Brilliantly told... never loses sight of the child's view of war.'

The Independent
'Racily written and full of comic incident as well as suspense'