Yesterday I visited the famous children's bookstore The Blue Bunny Books and Toys in Dedham, Massachusetts for a Teddy Bear Storytime Party. The Blue Bunny is
owned by Peter Reynolds, bestselling author-illustrator of THE DOT and
illustrator of the Judy Moody series. His charming shop is every bit
as magical as you might have heard.
I had the pleasure of reading and dancing along with author and friend Anika Denise, who also wrote a story about bears. I read my picture book, The Coziest Place, and Anika read her adorable new book, Baking Day at Grandma's. Children brought their own bears, made a teddy bear craft, and snacked on teddy treats.
Here are some photos of our big day. Thank you, Margie and Cheryl, for being such warm and welcoming hosts!
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| You can't miss the big blue bunny outside the shop! | | | | |
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| Reading books about bears is serious business. | | | | | | |
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| Anika's teddy, Eddy, and my forlorn bear, Bear. |
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| Pretending it's a cold, winter day and reading THE COZIEST PLACE, illustrated by Jon Davis. |
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| Marching to Grandma's house. (From the BAKING DAY AT GRANDMA'S song.) |
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| Dance party with the littles! |
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| Hey, look! It's the dot from THE DOT by Peter Reynolds! "Make your mark." |
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| Thank you, The Blue Bunny, for a beary fun time! (Sorry. Couldn't help myself.) |
