Bringing the Beach Home w/ Author Laura Atkins @Central

Interactive Read-aloud and Craft w/ Author Laura Atkins, to celebrate picture book Bringing the Beach Home

Join author Laura Atkins as she reads from her new picture book, Bringing the Beach Home, and guides nature-connection creative activities for the whole family!

Bring along a small object or collections of items like a stamp, drawing, leaves, feathers, pebbles, flowers, etc. that could be used in an art project - perhaps even something that reminds you of a place, person, or experience. If you don't have an object, no worries - we will also have materials for you to use, and a fun and open invitation to create. And remember, there’s no such things as a bad creation!

Books will be available for sale on-site from Mrs. Dalloway's. 

In Bringing the Beach Home, Rowan is tired of the back-and-forth between Mom’s and Dad’s houses—until a special day at the beach with Dad sparks something magical. Initially overwhelmed by the crashing waves and blaring sun, Rowan soon finds peace by tuning into nature and using creativity to connect to a sense of home. After they head back, Rowan and Dad craft a wind chime from seashells, a stick, and some pebbles, bringing the magic of the beach back with them.

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