NEWSREADER Lucy Owen is heading to Penarth to read pieces from her new picture book, Boo-a-bog in the Park.

Boo-a-bog in the Park is a reassuring rhyming story about a little boy called Tom who finds it difficult to make new friends.

The book is available in both English and Welsh, with Mrs Owen, and her husband Rhodri - the author of the Welsh adaption, Bw-a-bog yn y Parc - joint hosting the bilingual session at Penarth Library.

As a familiar face on BBC Wales, Mrs Owen is also an ambassador for the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity which benefits from book purchases as all royalties will be donated to the charity.

When asked what inspired her to write the book, she said: "This story is about a little boy getting through a difficult time. But with the help of his imaginary monster friend Boo-a-bog, Tom finds his strength.

"For me, the theme of the story felt like a lovely fit with the Noah’s Ark Charity. It would be wonderful if the book helps raise money for this very special facility we have for children in Wales.”

The heart-warming story is complemented by Andy Catling’s illustrations and has already gained praise from some well-known personalities, including Wales manager Chris Coleman and Hollywood actor Matthew Rhys.

The Penarth Library event is being hosted by Griffin Books, and the library itself.

Entry to the readings is free, with the English sessions starting at 1.30pm and the Welsh session at 2pm.