When the Queen comes for a visit in [amazon 0439318955 inline] - a story by Jeff Brumbeau and Illustrated by Gail De Marcken, every one is surprised by the outcome! After the story, kids will decorate a hatbox to protect their own favorite hat!
Join us in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere as we escape the heat and journey to a farm in England to meet Shaun the Sheep. From the creators of Wallace and Gromit, this series of short clips will delight the whole family. We'll also explore wool and make a sheep craft to take home!
What makes certain colors glow, even in daylight? Find out about the young artists/experimenters who invented fluorescent colors in [amazon 978-1570916731 inline], a story by Chris Barton. Then investigate what will glow under a black light and make your day-glo art!
Anna Hibiscus is so happy she's afraid she might explode! Discover why she's cheerful as we read [amazon 978-1610670401 inline], by Nigerian storyteller Atinuke. Decorate your own "good cheer jar" to take home. Part of the Mother's Day Brunch at PEM.
The lookout signals, the cannon fires — what happens next? Artworks can tell stories without words, and sometimes books do, too! Find out how this works as we read David Wiesner's Sector 7 ([amazon 978-0395746561 inline]), and learn to "storyboard" like an illustrator with guest artist Katy Bratun. Reservations by March 16!
As the world is just beginning, First Woman seeks to write laws in the sky in patterns of stars. When Coyote offers his help, things go awry. Listen to this Navajo story retold in Jerrie Oughton's book How the Stars Fell into the Sky, and design a constellation shadowbox with your own star pattern.
There's a mystery afoot in Motham City! Detective Ace Lacewing is on the case — and we have the mastermind at hand. Meet David Biedrzycki, author and illustrator of the Ace Lacewing series! Discover how real insects influenced his illustrations, and try some drawing techniques of your own.
Ice Queen Cosplay Princess Parties & Breanna's Princess Parties are co-hosting a fundraiser, because we want to help Boston Children’s continue its amazing work for kids. Stop by and visit Disney Princesses for a Meet & Greet, story times, sing-a-longs, and more! There are expected to be about 20 characters in attendance including Iron Man, Wonder Woamn and Spider Man! 100% of the profit from this event will be donated to Boston Children's Hospital! Tickets will be $10 at the door. There will also be a silent auction.
Peabody Essex Museum invites kids to take a journey into space as we read Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks by Anna Browning. View a real moon rock collected by NASA in our exhibition Lunar Attraction. Join others to make a moon rock through clay marbling and design a rock sample box to take home.
Curious tales for the young read aloud in the Witch House's 17th century kitchen.
