Children's Book World

Saturday Morning Stories and More at Children's Book World

Join us Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. this fall for storytellers, author readings, musical performers and more entertainment for kids and families.


James Horvarth Andrew & Polly

May 18: James Horvath & Andrew & Polly Storytime & Musical Extravaganza

In James Horvath's brightly illustrated new picture book, Dig, Dog, Dig: A Construction Tai, Top dog Duke leads a hilarious crew of colorful dogs to work a construction site and build a new park. Providing music for James' presentation will be children's music phenomenons Andrew & Polly. Their folksy vocal harmony and cornucopia of acoustic instruments (mandolins, accordions, ukuleles, shakers, bananas) delight kids and parents alike. Ages 3 - 103, www.andrewandpolly.com


Ellen Switkes

May 25: Storytime with Ellen Switkes

Join professional storyteller Ellen Switkes for interactive storytelling fun with classic children's books and tales. Ages 3 - 7



 

Saturday Mornings
10:30 am

May 18 James Horvath & Andrew & Polly Storytime & Musical Extravaganza
May 25 Storytime with Ellen Switkes
June 1 Hillary George Stories & Songs
June 8 Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert
June 15 Stories from Around the World with Michael D. McCarty
June 22 Signing Storytime
June 29 "Weird Al" Yankovic
July 6 Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert
July 13 Teacher Davis Music Fun
July 20 Hillary George Stories & Songs
July 27 Dive into Storytime with the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Hillary George

June 1: Hillary George Stories & Songs

Super children's librarian Ms. Hillary presents interactive stories, puppets, and songs on her ukulele. Ages 3 -7






Andrew & Polly

June 8: Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert

By day, Andrew is a film composer and Polly creates music and sound design for commercials. In their spare time, they write and perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages. Their folksy vocal harmony and cornucopia of acoustic instruments (mandolins, accordions, ukeleles, shakers, bananas) delight kids and parents alike. All ages, www.andrewandpolly.com




Michael McCarty

June 15: Stories from Around the World with Michael D. McCarty

Master storyteller Michael D. McCarty will present a program of stories from around the world. Ages 4 - 104, www.havemouthwillrunit.com







Miriam Cantor

June 22: Signing Storytime

Miriam Cantor, a retired teacher of the Deaf, will perform stories with words, movement, and American Sign Language -- an engaging presentation for both hearing impaired and hearing children. Ages 3 - 8






June 29: Weird All Yankovic Reading & Book Signing Note: this will begin at 11:00 a.m.

My New Teacher and Me!, "Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special joy of viewing the world gently askew. "Weird Al" Yankovic is America's premier satirist of popular music and culture. A multi-Grammy winner, he is the biggest selling comedy recording artist in history.


Andrew & Polly

July 6: Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert

By day, Andrew is a film composer and Polly creates music and sound design for commercials. In their spare time, they write and perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages. Their folksy vocal harmony and cornucopia of acoustic instruments (mandolins, accordions, ukeleles, shakers, bananas) delight kids and parents alike. All ages, www.andrewandpolly.com




Teacher Davis

July 13: Teacher Davis Music Fun

Teacher Davis from FUNdamentals of Music and Movement plays songs that are super for learning and great for dancing! A former music therapist who now teaches music classes at over 15 preschools in Los Angeles, Davis likes performing on the guitar as well as the ukulele, African drum, keyboard and a variety of other musical instruments. Come enjoy some tunes from his CD, Special Songs for Special Kids. Ages 3 - 7





Hillary George

July 20: Stories & Songs with Hillary George

Super children's librarian Ms. Hillary presents interactive stories, puppets, and songs on her ukulele. Ages 3 -7






July 27: Dive into Storytime with the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Children can let their imagination swim wild during this special story time led by Wyatt from the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium - a great way for kids to learn about and relate to the aquatic world while having fun. The Aquarium's storyteller will use puppets, costumes and engaging stories about marine life, leading the kids on an exciting undersea adventure. Ages 3 - 8, www.healthebay.org/santa-monica-pier-aquarium




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