Deborah Diesen

Join us and Lansing author Deb Diesen at a pajama party story-time, complete with a visit by the Pout-Pout Fish himself! Deb will read The pout-pout fish goes to school, the newest story in her smash NYT-bestselling series, followed by an opportunity for fans to meet Mr. Fish and snap a picture with their favorite picture book character. Jump into your jammies and head to Schuler for unforgettable night of fishy fun!

Location: Street: 1982 Grand River Ave City: Okemos, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 48864 Country: United States (adicionado a partir de IndieBound)… (mais)

Left Bank Books

Turn little pouts into big smiles! Mr. Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school, and he frets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes, and how to do math--until he's reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to master all of these new skills in The pout-pout fish goes to school!

Parking: Lots one block north and one block east; street parking (meters free after 7pm)

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Location: Street: Left Bank Books Additional: 399 N. Euclid Ave. City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63108 Country: United States (adicionado a partir de IndieBound)… (mais)

Rally of Writers Kick-off event: Early Reading Issues

Panelists from the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition, Reading Is Fundamental and the Michigan e-Library (MeL) will discuss resources they offer to parents, teachers and child-care workers to help children learn to read. Join Randy Riley of the MeL and Library of Michigan, Thais Rousseau, member of the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition and Youth Services Specialist for CADL, and Suzanne Sawyer of RIF as they address the importance of early reading to all of society and the problems that undermine this mission. The program will close with an oral story performance by Lisa Preston and Deb Diesen, NYT-bestselling Children's Author of The Pout-Pout Fish, who will be on hand to sign books. Bring questions for the panel and a children's book to donate if you are able.

Location: Street: 2820 Towne Center Blvd City: Lansing, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 48912 Country: United States (adicionado a partir de IndieBound)… (mais)

Pout-Pout Fish Storytime

The Pout-Pout Fish is a fun, rhyming picture book about a gloomy fish who discovers that being glum isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors, playful language, and engaging characters make it the perfect story for Miss Linda to read aloud. With a special appearance by Mr. Fish himself! Treats and games for ages 3 and up.

Location: Street: 5233 N. Clark St. City: Chicago, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60640-2122 Country: United States (adicionado a partir de IndieBound)… (mais)

The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna (Illustrator)
Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer, Michael Slack (Illustrator)
If You Want to See A Whale by Julie Fogliano, Erin Stead (Illustrator)

Children's Event Children of all ages are welcome to join us Saturday's at 11:00 am as we perform some of our favorite stories. (adicionado a partir de Barnes & Noble)… (mais)

The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna (Illustrator)
Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer, Michael Slack (Illustrator)

Storytime Because June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, we will read stories all about creatures that live in the deep, blue sea, including the book Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer. Then we will do an oceanic activity and devour a yummy treat. (adicionado a partir de Barnes & Noble)… (mais)

The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna (Illustrator)
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Herbert, J Alison James (Translator) , J. Alison James (Translator)

Storytime Today we will go under the sea and read two of our favorite "fishy" stories. Pout-Pout Fish is the story of Mr. Fish and how he learns to be happy about his pout. In The Rainbow Fish, we will hear how a beautiful learns to make friends by sharing. (adicionado a partir de Barnes & Noble)… (mais)