Ladybird in Focus: Behind the Hamster

Brown and white hamster with black eyes, looking to the left.

About this event

Discover how a Ladybird book is made following the journey of a curious hamster. From initial ideas to publication, how Hannibal Hamster became a Ladybird series. 

On display in the Ladybird Gallery. Find out how to visit us! 

Image Credit: Hannibal and the Pet Show, © Ladybird Books Ltd., 1978.

Date & Time

8 September 2026 – 5 September 2027

Audience

Family, Public

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom, Berkshire, RG1 5EX