Poets in the Park (Poetry Festival, picnic & book fair) at Anderson Park in Redmond - Saturday, June 20th 2015 from 11am - 6pm

" Enjoy poetry readings, activities, and vendors at the Café and Picnic stages, and on the King County Metro Poetry Bus, plus the poetry book fair, workshops, and more—all FREE!

Bring a potluck dish for a free poetry book, and enjoy your lunch on the lawn or in our café area. Poetry putt-putt (mini-golf), chalk poetry, hula hoops, Haiku on Sticks, make your own weathergrams, RASP poetry anthology poems on sticks, and more! "

For more info. go here.

Free eBook "1001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes" - Free Download to use on your Kindle, PC, Phone, etc. - $0 Regularly $19.95! Hurry...only available for a short time! - Monday, January 6th 2014

Ok, so I asked for a crock-pot for my birthday coming up in a couple of weeks, I know, really sexy right? But I really want one. I never really liked cooking so I am excited to try this and see what happens! And, I was so excited to see this book offered for free this morning that I am now sharing it with you, the other busy moms and dads and grandmas, etc.! Cheers!

Kindle eBooks can be used on many devices, not just Kindle. We download ours to our computer!

Make sure the price still says $0 before you order/download as Amazon pricing can change quickly!

Thanks Smart Couponing for the heads up!

For more info. go here.

Barnes and Noble presents a Halloween Storytime featuring the book "Go Away, Big Green Monster!" plus, costume parades, treats and fun activities! - Saturday, October 26th 2013 at 11am - Various locations nationally!

Attend a Halloween-themed storytime that will also feature costume parades, treats and fun activities!

For more info. go here.

"Create Your Own Storybook" at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center in Seattle - Saturday, July 27th 2013 at 11am

Help your kids get inspired!

" Tell the story of who or what inspires you to make a difference through a fun interactive activity for all ages. Choose different arts forms to build and create your own storybook to share with others. "

For more info. go here.

Free Comic Book Day at participating comic book stores around the world! - Saturday, May 4th 2013!

This year we might just have to do this! I found approx. 10+ locations in the Greater Seattle area! I am going to pick one and go check it out!

" Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. "

*Check with your local comic book shop for their participation and rules.

Need a local comic shop to visit on May 4th? Use our "shop locator".
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator

For more info. go here.  

Eric Ode & Erik Brooks performance at Secret Garden Books in Seattle - Thursday, April 11th 2013 at 7pm

 
Book meets poetry meets art meets music = fun!

" In these coastal poems for kids, children meet sea lions, starfish, jellyfish, and other animals in the ocean, and dream about sandcastles and other beach activities. This fun, lyrical children's poetry collection by award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode features lively illustrations by Washington State Book Award recipient Erik Brooks. 

We are happy to present both author and illustrator together, in a fun event with music! "


For more info. go here.

New Free Kids Online Book you can use on your Kindle OR your computer, etc. - Monday, March 4th 2013 - Download before the price goes back up!

 

Smart Couponing found another great online book for kids, Goodnight Farm Animals, to use on your Kindle, or if you are like us, on your computer!

You don't have to have a Kindle. You can download them right to your computer, etc.  I am starting a collection now, so when my son is old enough to read and we can't carry books with us everywhere, I will have something available for him to read! :-)

Thanks Smart Couponing for the heads up!

For more info. go here.

To find other FREE Kindle ebooks for kids go here! (Check often as new ones appear all the time!)

Loralee Leavitt, Author of "Candy Experiments" presents an hands-on, fun, science event at Secret Garden Books in Seattle - Saturday, March 2nd 2013 at 2pm

Go and see Author Loralee Leavitt as she shows kids other fun uses for candy besides eating it!

" Candy is more than a sugary snack.  With candy, you can become a scientific detective. You can test candy for secret ingredients, peel the skin off candy corn, or float an “m” from M&M’s. You can spread candy dyes into rainbows, or pour rainbow layers of colored water. You'll learn how to turn candy into crystals, sink marshmallows, float taffy, or send soda spouting skyward. You can even make your own lightning. 

Candy Experiments teaches kids a new use for their candy.  As children try eye-popping experiments, such as growing enormous gummy worms and turning cotton candy into slime, they’ll also be learning science.  Best of all, they’ll willingly pour their candy down the drain. "

For more info. go here.

Children's Book Author/Illustrator Kadir Nelson presents his new book "I Have a Dream" at the Seattle Public Library's Central Branch - Wednesday, January 16th 2013 from 7-8pm

 

" Meet Caldecott Honor-winning author Kadir Nelson, author of the highly anticipated children's picture book, "I Have a Dream," featuring Martin Luther King Jr.'s celebrated speech illustrated with exquisite paintings. "

Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome.

Registration is not required.

(Books will be available for purchase and signing through University Book Store.)

For more info. go here.

"The Elf on the Shelf" Special Author Appearance at Pottery Barn Kids at University Village in Seattle - December 7th 2012 from 11am-1pm

 

Meet "The Elf of the Shelf" co-author Chanda Bell at Pottery Barn Kids and learn all about the family tradition that became a popular book and movie!


For more info. go here.

 

Free Kindle eBook for kids - The Ugly Duckling! - Available for a short time!

Any night owls out there? There is a free Kindle book still available on Amazon.com, The Ugly Duckling!

It can be used on many devices, not just Kindle. We download it to our computer for reading later or when we are on the road.

Make sure the price still says $0 before you order/download as Amazon pricing can change quickly!

Thanks to Smart Couponing for the heads up!


For more info. go here.

Special Storytime with "Maisy" at Northgate Mall - Friday, November 2nd 2012 at 10:30am

Any Maisy fans out there? We love Maisy!! Go and attend a fun storytime featuring the cute little mouse herself, Maisy!

" Kidgits Club members, join us for Story Time with "Maisy" Friday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. near the Children's Play Area.

Enjoy stories, a special treat, and photos with the "real" Maisy!

The first 50 Kidgits Members receive a free Maisy book!!

Not a Kidgits member yet? Join today at the Guest Services Booth for just a $5 annual membership fee and receive an official member t-shirt and much more! "


For more info. go here.

 

Kids Book Authors Wendy Wahman and Joe Wahman at Secret Garden Books in Seattle - Tuesday, October 16th 2012 at 6:30pm

 

 Meet Wendy and her husband Joe who are launching a new kids book in which they both collaborated - "Snowboy 1, 2, 3"!

Also, they are doing a Mitten Drive with this launch, so if you can try to bring a pair of new or lightly worn mittens that will go to a child in need.

For more info. go here.

7th Annual Free Car Wash Day presented by Brown Bear Car Wash (plus a free printable kids game book online!) - At all Tunnel Locations - Thursday, August 23rd 2012 from 8am-8pm

We have done this the past two years and it always goes pretty quickly, the staff is friendly and last year we even got a couple of giveaways to boot! We went at the end of the day last year and if memory serves, I believe they said that location did approximately 1300 free car washes that day! Wow!

" Please join us for our 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Day aka Free Car Wash Day. Come down and enjoy a FREE Bear Essentials car wash on us! Be sure to spread the word too. And, as always, don't worry about the lines, they move fast! See you there, and thanks for being customers! "

For more info. go here or here.


P.S. Check out their free kids printable book online!

To download their kids club "Brown Bear Explorer's Club Expedition Guidebook" with 12 pages of games, puzzles and more go here!

Family Fun Day at Wing Luke Museum - Saturday, August 18 2012 from 1-3pm - "Handmade Books" Craft!

We went to the Hot Air Balloon Craft event last time and had a blast. It's a great museum...beautifully designed interiors...make sure you go upstairs and check out the little paper art/origami room for kids!

Image courtesy of Wing Luke Museum

" Create handmade books | Saturday, August 18 @ 1-3pm Art, history, and scrap booking all come together in a fun and exciting way when you make a beautiful handmade book designed by Mizu Sugimura. Discover for yourself how all three subjects are linked by a ripple effect! "


Free event and located in Community Hall at The Wing.


For more info. go here.

2 performances - Eric Ode at Crossroads Mall at 3:30 and Caspar Babypants and Kate Endle at Mockingbird Books at 6:30pm - Today, Tuesday, June 26th 2012!

If you are in the area today, head to Crossroads Mall for a fun Eric Ode performance with puppets and more or check out the Caspar show later tonight at Mockingbird Books!

Raccoon Tunes and Possum Tales by Eric Ode - Summer Reading Series concert at Crossroads Mall at 3:30pm

" As you are crawling into bed, other critters in the neighborhood are just beginning to stir. Join this children's author and award-winning songwriter and his trash can dwelling buddy, Nelson Raccoon, for a high-participation nighttime celebration featuring puppets and poetry, songs and silliness. "

For more info. go here.


Caspar Babypants and Kate Endle stories and songs performance at Mockingbird Books in Seattle at 6:30pm

" Kate and Caspar, (aka Chris Bellow from the Presidents of the United States of America,) will join us to celebrate their newest book, Augie to Zebra: An Alphabet Book. One of the more colorful and most rockin' teams in childrens books, they are also the authors of My Woodland Wish and Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight. Join us for an unforgettable book reading in the Great Hall above Mockingbird Books! (Look out for his new album, Hot Dog! coming out on April 17th) "



For more info. go here.

Caspar Babypants at Elliot Bay Bookstore in Seattle - Saturday, June 9th 2012 at 11am

Another Caspar Babypants story and song performance featuring he and his wife's (Kate Endle) latest book "Augie to Zebra", this time at Elliott Bay Books in Seattle!

" Fun, fun, fun—songs, and more—are in store as Casper Babypants performs and involves everyone in the fun. A new book, too: Augie to Zebra: An Alphabet Book (Sasquatch, co-authored with Kate Endle). Please join us! "


For more info. go here.

Author Jennifer Holm presents her latest offering for tweens at Secret Garden Books - Sunday, May 27th 2012 at 2pm

Jennifer Holm, author of the Babymouse series and more will be presenting her latest book in the "Squish" series, "Squish 3: The Power of the Parasite" at Secret Garden Books!


For more info. go here.

Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails Pet Fair in Redmond - Saturday, May 12th 2012 from 10am-3pm

The City of Redmond is hosting a pet fair! You and the kids can watch animal agility & obedience demos and flyball races. You can meet Bellevue author, Wendy Wahman too! Her newest book, “A Cat Like That,” will be available to read on the outdoor story walk. Vets, animal specialists and animal related businesses will be on hand with information and samples, plus a 2012 highlight of the fair will be animals ready for adoption from Motley Zoo, NOAH, King County Animal Control, MEOW and Oasis for Animals.


For more info. go here.

Author event for Teens at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle - Saturday, May 5th 2012 at 2pm

The author of "Forgotten", Cat Patrick, will be at Elliott Bay Book Company to launch her newest book "Revived" with a special reading and also music inspired by the book. Great sounding premise behind this book. Although I am not the target age group, I just may have to read it! ;-)

This is recommended for teens ages 13-17.


For more info. go here.