May & June Children’s Events
at Book Passage at The Ferry Building
Mark Siegel
Sun., May 16, 11:30 a.m.
Mark Siegel reads from Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Adventure.
Inspired by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, and classic
comic books, this story is told in a series of witty song
lyrics, performed by a canine cast of characters in a series
of dramatic spreads. Siegel is a designer at Simon &
Schuster Books for Young Readers, so he enjoys answering
questions from young artists and aspiring illustrators.
Marsha Diane Arnold Sun.,
May 23, 11:30 a.m.
Marsha Diane Arnold reads from her delightful Prancing,
Dancing Lily, for pre-school to 3rd grade students. The cows
in Lily’s herd are always dignified as they walk from the
barn, but Lily would much rather prance and dance. Lily
leaves the farm and ventures out into the world—from NYC to
Spain to Senegal—where she learns new dances and makes
wonderful friends. But the dances aren’t quite right for a
cow, and Lily starts to miss home. Will she ever find a
place she will fit in? This book is meant for all those who
have ever felt different from the herd. Arnold, a Sebastopol
resident, is an award-winning children’s author. Her books
include Heart of a Tiger, The Chicken Salad Club, and The
Pumpkin Runner.
Lea Lyon Sun.,
June 6, 11:30 a.m.
Illustrator Lea Lyon reads from Say Something, for grades
3-6. At school, many children push, tease, and bully. The
heroine sees it happening, but she would never do these
things herself. Then something happens that shows her that
being a silent bystander isn’t enough. Bright, fluid,
realistic watercolors illustrate the story. Resources at the
end of the book help parents and children talk about teasing
and bullying, as well as finding ways to stop it.
Yuyi Morales Sun.,
June 13, 11:30 a.m.
Yuyi Morales presents Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and
Counting Book and Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar
Chavez. Both books are spirited tributes to the rich
traditions of Mexican culture. Just a Minute is the perfect
introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.
Harvesting Hope was selected by School Library Journal as
one of the best children’s books of 2003. Morales is an
artist, writer, puppet maker, Brazilian folk dancer, and the
former host of a Spanish language storytelling radio show
for children.
Jane Cutler Sun.,
June 27, 11:30 a.m.
Jane Cutler reads from The Birthday Doll, ages 4-8. Franny
gets two dolls for her birthday. One is a fancy one that
sings and wears lovely clothes that arrives from an aunt and
uncle she doesn’t even remember. The other, a used, old rag
doll in a paper bag comes from a little friend. Franny
eventually discovers that there is little comfort in the
stiff, robot-voiced Rose, while Suzie, the floppy rag doll,
offers her the softness she needs. Young readers appreciate
Franny’s revelation, and the way her family allows her to
come to it all by herself.
