Children’s Book Week, administered by Every Child a Reader, is a celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Each year, book-inspired events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes–wherever young readers and books connect!
For more details, visit www.bookweekonline.com/official.
Here is the schedule for Children’s Book Week taking place in Jackson at Lemuria Bookstore from MAY 4 – MAY 10!
Monday May 4
Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Story time at 3:30 P.M.
Join us in OZ for after school cupcakes with sprinkles, story time reading Uni the Unicorn, making unicorn horns, and face painting!
Tuesday May 5
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Story times at 11 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Stop by for story time with Pink Crayon and coloring fun! Turn in this coloring sheet from May 4 – May 10 to help decorate our store front window.
Throughout the week there will be a BIG coloring page from The Day the Crayons Quit that you are welcome to stop and help color in.
Wednesday May 6
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
Story times at 11 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Come dressed as your FAVORITE fairytale character as we read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Is your favorite character Jack and the Beanstalk? Little Red Riding Hood? Rapunzel? The Frog Prince? Any and all fairytale and book characters are welcome.
Thursday May 7
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Happening all day long at Lemuria. Find one of Willy Wonka’s golden tickets hidden around the store for a chance to win prizes.*
*Prizes include candy.
Fondren’s First Thursday (5 P.M. onward)
Then head over to Fondren First Thursday to the Lemuria tent. Katie Hathcock of Music for Aardvarks, Jackson will be playing some cool PETE THE CAT tunes. Join us for a game of “pin the white shoe on Pete the Cat” and face painting!
Friday May 8
Peter Rabbit Costume Story time at 9 A.M. at the Mississippi Children’s Museum and 11 A.M. at Lemuria!!
Hop on over to Mr. McGregor’s garden for a PETER RABBIT story time. Make sure to bring your camera to snap a picture of him (with your child) before he hops away!
HARRY POTTER EXTRAVAGANZA at 4 P.M.
Witches, wizards, werewolves and animagus alike, join us for an afternoon of Harry Potter Trivia, butterbeer, and other magical treats. Don’t forget to wear your house scarf or witch’s hat.
Saturday May 9
Join us for story time with Alice in Wonderland at 11 A.M.
The Children’s Book Council is the anchor sponsor of Children’s Book Week.
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