Community Calendar

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26

Join High Five Books and local author Sydra Mallery for a reading of her adorable picture book, Stubby: A Pencil’s Journey, written by Sydra and illustrated by John Hare, on Saturday, September 5, from 10-10:30am. Storytime is free and no registration is required to attend.

ABOUT 'STUBBY'
Becoming a writer is a real adventure. This humorous and informational account of a pencil's journey from cedar tree to classroom is told by a stubby little pencil himself.

It all started in a forest.

Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn't been easy for Stubby--he's been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative) point of view.

Sydra Mallery's text is a testament to her many years as an elementary school teacher--it's an engaging read aloud full of fun information, and sure to have kids on the edge of their seats. John Hare's illustrations contribute even more comedy to Stubby's arduous journey and shine a spotlight on vehicles and professions, how things are made, and the real-world application of science. A pitch-perfect picture book with tons of curricular hooks and kid appeal, Stubby is an excellent pick for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, and Red: A Crayon's Story.

Join High Five Books and local caretakers Mel and Sarah from The WillowRoot Collective for a reading of the helpful picture book, The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions, written and illustrated by Anna LLenas, on Saturday, September 19, from 10-10:30am. Storytime is free and no registration is required to attend.

ABOUT 'THE COLOR MONSTER'
Unpack feelings using color with this bestselling character who helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control.

One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed-up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Everyone will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.

ABOUT THE WILLOWROOT COLLECTIVE
Indoor play space by day and queer-centered board game cafe by night, The WillowRoot Collective aims to provide an inclusive atmosphere full of connection. Coming soon!