Tom Watson and Stick Dog drawing event

Learn to Draw Stick Dog   TOM WATSON Saturday, July 25 11 am - 12 noon, Heritage Littles 2868 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

Here's a trip into the city worth making. Kids can meet Chicago children's author/illustrator Tom Watson, creator of the beloved Stick Dog, and also learn to draw their own Stick Dogs! Says our children's department chief Robert McDonald: "We love events with Tom. He's a blast, and your kids just venturing into chapter books are going to love him and his Stick Dog books, too."  Click here to RSVP to this event. It's free!  And click here to read more about Tom and his books on his action-packed website.

A Cupcake Party!

 A Cupcake Party

for 3-to-6 year olds!

    Saturday, April 4

    3:30 pm at The Book Stall 

 

We're hosting a Cupcake Party for 3-to-6 year olds. We'll read stories featuring cupcakes and then decorate some and eat them.  

This is a free event, but please call us at 847 446-8880 to make a reservation. 

Please join us!

The Cat in the Hat... Live and In Person!

Saturday, February 28

2 pm at The Book Stall

Join us as we welcome the beloved Cat in the Hat (live and in person) to the store. We'll listen to the original story, play some Seuss-inspired games, and then meet the Cat himself!

In 1957, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) wrote The Cat in the Hat. Many years and millions of copies later, the book continues to delight young people, and we are delighted to host the famous feline in our store. 

This event is recommended for ages 3 and up, and is free and open to the public.

 An awesome ps: What Pet Should I Get?, a new Dr. Seuss book based on a recently discovered manuscript and Seuss sketches, will be published by Random House Children's Books this summer. Click here for the story in USA Today.

Jenny Meyerhoff

Joke-Telling Workshop and a Afternoon of Silliness Jenny Meyerhoff Saturday, January 24 3 pm at The Book Stall

So you're a kid and you want to be a comedian? Join us and Jenny Meyerhoff, author of The Barftastic Life of Louie Burger series, for an afternoon of silliness. Learn Louie Burger's secret tips for hilarious pratfalls, ridiculous catchphrases, amusing song parodies and knee-slapping jokes. Kids can get a head start on their own stand-up routine in their very own comedy journal, and can try their hand at a real-live comedy open mic. It's sure to be a side-splitting good time! Read more about Jenny here on her website. This event is suggested for ages 8 - 12. It's free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated at 847 446-8880.

Eileen Christelow

Wednesday, October 29

4 pm at The Book Stall

 

What picture-book-bedtime-story-loving person hasn't read and re-read Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow? It celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and we'll have a visit from the author to read the classic in person! 

Just out is a special edition, which Includes music and lyrics, a drawing activity, and a free audio download featuring lively music and sound effects.