Youngsters were delighted to meet a special guest from the Peppa Pig show at the Millennium Library in Norwich's The Forum.

Norwich Evening News: Mr Potato, friend of Peppa Pig, visits the Norwich Children's Library. Mr Potato meets special needs children and their siblings. From left, Darcey Wilson, 9, with her sister Annabele, 12; Owen Richardson, 6; and Natasha Allen, 10, with her sister, Olivia, 14. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYMr Potato, friend of Peppa Pig, visits the Norwich Children's Library. Mr Potato meets special needs children and their siblings. From left, Darcey Wilson, 9, with her sister Annabele, 12; Owen Richardson, 6; and Natasha Allen, 10, with her sister, Olivia, 14. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Mr Potato spent this morning joining in some book-reading fun at the Children's Library and also met up with some children with special needs and their siblings.

He will be joined by the rest of the Peppa Pig gang later in the month when the show Peppa Pig's Big Splash takes to the stage at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Peppa Pig's Big Splash is a puppet show with sing-along-songs and lots of splashing.

It is suitable for pre-school children and early years primary school pupils aged two to five.

The show is at Norwich Theatre Royal on August 27 and 28 (performances 10am and 1pm both days). Tickets £5.50-£15.50.

For more information and to book tickets call the box office on 01603 630000 or visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk