story and illustrations by Kevin Henkes
If Henkes has ever produced a sub-par picture book I have yet to see it. This is one of his best, and it provided the inspiration for today's craft project.
story by Sarah Stewart
illustrations by David Small
Husband-and-wife Small and Stewart always produce books that are touching, funny, and engaging. This Depression-era epistolary story of a country girl who goes to live with her baker uncle in the big city is a charmer from start to finish.
story and illustrations by Lane Smith
Better-known for his hilarious collaborations with Jon Scieszka, like The Stinky Cheese Man and John, Paul, Ben, and George, Smith goes gentle with this story of a green-thumbed gardener told through the eyes of his loving grandson. The artwork is not to be missed.
Our art project today was to design a dream garden on paper, both above and beneath the ground, using markers and foam insects, and it produced some beautiful, creative, and zany results.
If you know someone ages 4-6 who loves stories and simple craft projects, please bring them along next Tuesday! StoryCrafts runs Tuesdays, 3:00-3:45 pm, from June 25 through August 5. Pre-registration is not required, but free tickets are, and the group size is limited to 18 participants. Tickets are available on the day of each class from 2:30 pm until they are gone or until the program begins at 3:00 pm, whichever occurs first. Children must be ages 4-6 and able to participate independently (without parents or caregivers).
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