I have added a few libraries onto my calendar who are hosting the Building Stories Workshops!  If you see one near you that you’d like to attend – please call the library posted ASAP to register as space is extremely limited.  These workshops are for 2nd -5th graders.

Holmes Library, Halifax – (Slots still OPEN)

• Wednesday Afternoons at 2:45, January 9, 16, 23, 30

Scituate Library – (Only 2 Spots Left!)

• Thursday Afternoons at 5:00, January 10, 17, 24, 31

Plympton Library – ( Slots still OPEN)

• Tuesday Afternoons at 3:00, February 5, 12, 26 and March 5

Kingston Public Library – (Slots still OPEN)

• Wednesday Afternoons at 5:00, February 6, 13, 27 and March 6

In this new year I am going to try my hardest to keep my Upcoming Shows page updated as much as possible!  And… that begins today!  All the way up to April, people!  If you see anything you would like to come to make sure you mark it on your calendar!

 

I was asked to perform at a birthday party this past month – and even though I very rarely do parties – I was happy to do so for a big fan.  The mother said that her children were avid listeners to my CDs and even asked if was okay to make requests.  I gladly did and showed up that day ready to tell my tales.  I was greeted at the door by a very ecstatic young gentleman who was super excited to hear stories at his party – but also I was told that the cake that the mother prepared was inspired by one of my favorite and oldest Moose and Wolf tales “Treat for Bear”  The image above is the beautiful cake featuring Moose and Wolf who have gone with Mr. Bear to eat the strawberries and blueberries that he had picked.  Thanks so much for sending me pics so that I may share this amazing edible wonder with everyone!

Come one, come all to the Whitman Public Library for a winter show unlike any others you have seen!  Unless you have been to my show before – then you know what you will see… but it’s still AWESOME!  The show begins at 3:30, see you all there!

Here is a sneak preview of which book I will be featuring during the Dad’s Group tomorrow.  If you have registered with Playmouth Family Network – then great!  I will see you tomorrow at 10:00!  If not – you can always register for January’s event!  See you all tomorrow!

There are a lot of books about kids in the snow – and this is one of the tops. A big sister has to answer the thousand of questions that her little brother has about snow. My favorite was “What do snowmen eat?” I’ve always thought, if they get really hungry, they can eat their carrot nose.

The NY Times has given us a great list of books that were released in 2012 – it’s always fantastic to see people giving books – and not screens or gadgets – the credit they are due!

One of the greatest thrills of the lives we get to lead on this little planet is discovering the wonders this world has to offer. The feeling of realizing WHY something happens is one of the best feelings. This book is a fun way of looking at a creature discovering the wonders of fall and watching the world change around him. Check out this book today!

A somewhat bitter-sweet week for me – while I have some fantastic shows coming up for this weekend – I had my final week with the Mashpee “Building Stories” group.  The presented me with a card and sang “We are Family” while clapping and saying “thank you” for presenting these past 4 weeks.  It was such a blast!  But, like I said, looking forward to the reast of the week – I have quite a weekend for you guys!

First up, Thursday – I will be at the Barnes & Noble in Braintree at 6:30pm – this is a fundraiser for the Bridgewater Library, a great cause, so come on by and check it out!

Saturday – I will start the morning off at the Plymouth Public Library at 10:00am where Plymouth Family Network is sponsoring a Dad’s Group (for any Dad and son/daughter).  Unfortunately, that required you to sign up at the library and is now full…

BUT DO NOT FEAR!  I am also going to be crossing over to Duxbury right after to the Chandler Elementary School where they are holding an Early Childhood Fair!  I will be there at 11:30 – so if you didn’t sign up for the Dad’s Group – come on by the Chandler School for an excellent time!

I will be at the Pembroke Library at 10:30 doing my tallest of tall tales!  Come on by if you want to laugh so much it hurts!  Not “OW!  That really hurt!” but “I am so glad that hurt!”