children’s literature

Bookworm Gardens to Host Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog & Author Barbara Techel

Posted by Barbara Techel

 

 

A Frankie fan giving Frankie’s statue at Bookworm Gardens a big smooch!

I’m very excited to announce our special appearance at Bookworm Gardens October 15th, 2011. This is in conjunction with the Sheboygan’s Children’s Book Festival Oct. 14-16 where you can meet many more authors.  We have some fun activities planned!

 Saturday, October 15th, 2011 10:00-11:30am
  • Color your own Frankie!
  • Enter into drawing for three fabulous prize packages!
  • Design an outfit for Frankie!
  • Have your picture taken with real Frankie (bring your cameras)!
  • Get a signed and pawtographed copy of your favorite Frankie book(s)
  • Halloween magnets, as well as other Frankie products will also be for sale
A portion of all books sales will benefit Bookworm Gardens.
1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI  53081
Directly across from UW-Sheboygan
920-287-7895

 

 

Kid Tested & Approved

Posted by Barbara Techel

It was a special, special weekend because Bookworm Gardens had its Grand Opening! Over 1,000 people visited the children’s literature garden on Saturday alone!

John and I attended the ribbon cutting at 9:30am.  I had to wipe away a few tears as Founder, Sandy Livermore read a little story that lead to the dream for Bookworm Gardens- a place for families to connect with nature, read, play, laugh… and all without cell phones, etc.- 11 years in the making.

My favorite part of the gardens on Saturday was watching the children build fairy houses in a section of the woods– I truly thought fairies were going to start flying around us!  Though I do believe fairies only appear after dark.  <GRIN>

It was a DELIGHT to see children also enjoying Frankie’s house… and for some reason some kids thought Frankie’s statue was a mini horse!

If ever you find yourself in Sheboygan, Wisconsin you won’t want to miss Bookworm Gardens!