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| In-Store Children's Events:
November 2006 |
STORYTIME
Every Monday - Friday at 11:00am and Thursdays at 3:00pm
We feature our own Storytime readers, sometimes with surprise
guests, who entertain children from newborn to age four with
tales of fun and delight.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission
price: Free |
Friday,
November 3rd at 11:00am: “Sing Baby Sing”
To Sing or not to Sing – That’s the Challenge. Join
us with your baby, toddler or preschooler as Joy Sikorski of
Sing Baby Sing™ leads us in unique interactive voice games
that are used at child development centers throughout California.
Explore the links between singing, speech, the voice, literacy
and language as you discover how it’s possible to train
your child’s voice from birth onward. Don’t miss
this fun event that also features a CD signing by this award-winning
composer.
RSVP required? No
Recommended
ages: 0-3 years
Admission price:
Free |
Saturday,
November 4th at 11:00am: “Murphy’s Safety Songs”
By Tim Young
“Murphy’s Safety
Songs” is a colorful book and CD set that teaches dog
care and safety in a fun and catchy way. The over-sized picture
book contains vibrant full-page illustrations and song lyrics
that accompany the unique and catchy melodies of the CD. With
live music, readings, and an interactive show, this is one spectacular
event that you will not want to miss.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission
price: Free |
Sunday,
November 5th at 11:30am: “Pilgrim Girl” By Jule
Selbo And Laura Peters
“Pilgrim
Girl: Diary and Recipes of her First Year in the New World”
is the story of twelve-year-old Constance Godwin who, along
with her family, was a passenger on the Mayflower. This intriguing
diary and cookbook, written in Constance’s lively voice
of the 17th Century, invites readers to glimpse the wild and
untamed world of America, and meet the Native Americans who
helped the Pilgrims survive and understand what it was like
to be a child coming of age in 1620.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: 6-12 years
Admission
price: Free |
Friday,
November 10th at 11:00am: “Music With Ellen & Matt”
The Talented musical duo of Ellen and Matt present songs from
their new CD, “Best Friends.” Mixing an original
blend of classic styles, such as that of the Beatles and Pixies,
with a joyful children’s format, makes for one great show.
Come experience music’s many moods with Ellen and Matt.
RSVP required? No
Recommended ages:
All ages
Admission price: Free |
Saturday,
November 11th at 11:00am: “Music With Leslie Bixler”
“Moon Food” is a magical album by the talented musician
Leslie Bixler. Her songs feature music for both children and
their parents, and will be performed live at Storyopolis. Don’t
miss out on this perfect event for the entire family.
RSVP
required? No
Recommended ages:
All ages
Admission price: Free |
Saturday,
November 11th at 3:00pm: “The Money Mammals” DVD
"The Money Mammals" is a defining specific educational
DVD – teaching children about the value of money. Created
by John Lanza of Snigglezoo Entertainment , The Money Mammals
aims to be the source parents turn to in order to start their
children’s lifelong process of learning the value of money.
With music, visuals, puppets, and songs, the Money Mammals live
performance will be a true Storyopolis extravaganza.
RSVP
required? No
Recommended ages:
All ages
Admission price: Free |
Sunday,
November 12th at 11:30am: “Adat Ari El School Storytime”
Join us for a special presentation by the wonderful school,
Adat Ari El. Featuring book readings, puppets, juice boxes,
and cookies, this event will be a great time for any child.
RSVP required? No
Recommended ages:
All ages
Admission price: Free |
Monday,
November 13th at 11:00am: “Lady Bug Music”
The Music Together bunch presents an alternative to the ordinary
Monday. Come by the store and experience live performances from
the acclaimed Lady Bug Music Series. The happy songs and imaginative
lyrics will start the day off right.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission
price: Free |
Thursday,
November 16th at 11:00am: “Music With Melissa”
Always a favorite here at Storyopolis, the talented children’s
Musician, Melissa, will be performing live. Whether you are
a regular, or stopping by for the first time, Melissa’s
music will create a fun and lively atmosphere that will stay
with you throughout the day.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission
price: Free |
Saturday,
November 18th at 11:00am: “Make A Sound And Move Around”
The Pediatric Therapy Network presents their wonderful new CD,
“Make a Sound and Move Around.” Featuring a live
musical performance and a “how-to” booklet for parents
and children, this event appeals to toddlers and young children
of all levels and abilities. Join the author, Joe Rothstein,
as he introduces “Make a Sound and Move Around”
for the first time at Storyopolis.
RSVP required?
No
Recommended ages: 0 -4 years
Admission
price: Free |
Sunday,
November 19th at 11:30am: Waide Riddle’s “The Chocolate
Man”
Join the mysterious Waide Riddle as he presents a special reading
of his dark and haunting book, “The Chocolate Man.”
With howling music, and eerie rhyming dialogue, this is the
perfect event for the older kids that are prepared to be scared
and have fun.
RSVP required? No
Recommended
ages: 6 years and up
Admission price:
Free |
Wednesday,
November 22nd at 9:00am: Storyopolis Opens the Holiday Book
Bushel Season with David Shannon
Storyopolis invites you to join us in launching the Holiday
Book Bushel Season with a special guest appearance from multi
award- winning artist and best-selling author, David Shannon.
A favorite among teachers and librarians with such titles as
How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, The Amazing Christmas
Extravaganza, and A Bad Case of Stripes, David
Shannon’s popularity skyrocketed in 1998 with the publication
of his picture book No, David! which was named a Caldecott
Honor Book, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and a New York Times
Best Illustrated Book of the Year and has received numerous
other accolades and state awards. The event will feature David
reading his book, Good Boy, Fergus. KTLA Morning News
will be filming the event for their morning news segment.
RSVP required? No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission price:
Free |
Saturday,
November 25th at 3:00pm: Cynthia Von Buhler’s “The
Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside.”
Cynthia Von Buhler will be live at Storyopolis with a reading
and signing of her wonderful book, “The Cat Who Wouldn’t
Come Inside.” This event will feature not only a reading,
but also a step-by-step clay cat sculpture workshop. The workshop
will provide all the sculpting materials and written instructions
for those that wish to take the sculpture home for baking and
painting. Come experience the amazing art and literature of
Cynthia Von Buhler.
RSVP required? No
Recommended ages: All ages
Admission
price: Free |
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