Mini Movies: Stick Man

Mini Movies brings Stick Man to The Reader Mansion House in Calderstones Park on Tuesday 8 December. It's a short screening of Julia Donaldson's festive book brought to life on screen, and as the title suggests, it's aimed at the city's littlest cinema lovers. If you've got small ones who know the story, this is their version of a big night out.

For those who haven't read it, Stick Man follows a stick's epic journey to find his way back home in time for Christmas. It's a simple, warm story that works well on screen, and because it's a short screening rather than a full-length feature, it's a good fit for young children who might struggle to sit through a longer film. The Reader is in Calderstones Park, so it's a nice spot to combine with a walk around the park before or after.

It's part of the Mini Movies series, which is built around short screenings for young audiences, and this one is timed for early December, so it fits right into the run-up to Christmas. If you're looking for something to take the kids to that doesn't demand a whole afternoon, this is a straightforward one to slot in. The screening is on Tuesday 8 December at The Reader Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool.