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manaScene: humanatee at play
...also, manateens, schools of mana- pre's/ manapreschoolers, momatees, dadatees... Images from our Thomas and Friends and Clifford parties.
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Holiday signing with Loren Long!
 Join us as we gear up for the holidays with a signing of the soon to be classic, Drummer Boy with author and illustrator, Loren Long. Stay after the signing and enjoy holiday drinks in the decafe, and get a jump start on your shopping while your little ones create holiday wrapping paper and gift tags with Miss Kelli. All Ages. Free.
Drummer Boy Signing Holiday Event with Loren Long
Thursday, November 20
6:00-8:00pm
See more of Loren Long's work
Read what the Cincinnati Enquirer says about Loren!
Labels: books, events, signings
November Pick of the Month!
 The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
A futuristic young adult novel about a 16- year-old girl who is fighting for her life in the "Hunger Games," a televised event in which children ages 12 to 16 fight to the death. Beautifully and delicately written, the writer deals with this subject in a sensitive manner, without gory details, by humanizing the participants and de-glorifying warfare.
THREE THUMBS UP!
Manatee recommendations by Miss Kelli, Miss Lauren, and Miss Merrilee for children ages 13 and up, and every adult on the planet.
Also by Suzanne Collins, The Gregor the Overlander Series (ages 10-12) Read more about Suzanne Collins! Labels: books
shhhhhhh....
On "secret sale" for the week of October 29th - November 4th...
30% Off All Young Adult and Adult Novels! For those recently in on the secret... each week, we will feature an item or items on "secret sale" on our website, but not advertised in-store. Check back with us weekly to see what else is on sale...Labels: sale, secret
Bill Smith recording LIVE @ Blue Manatee
 Blue Manatee favorite, Bill Smith will not only be making music at the Manatee, but he'll be making history! Join us for the first ever LIVE recorded concert at Blue Manatee. Become part of history and move, groove, dance and sing along with Bill Smith while it's all recorded for his first cd, Bill Smith Live at Blue Manatee! All Ages. Free.
Bill Smith recording LIVE
@ Blue ManateeThursday, November 6
7:00-8:00pmLabels: music
shhhh....it's a secret... a secret sale!
 What is a "secret sale?" A secret sale is one that we're only promoting on our website.
So, while you're looking at the fantastic events going on here this week or in the near future,
(--boo manatee!--) you can check and see what's on secret sale this week.
The secret sale item for the week of October 15th-21st is...
Greggo Magnets!
They're fun, they're a bit esoteric, you've been eyeing them... and they're 30% off!
And, as if that wasn't exciting enough, as a supplementary secret sale,
when you buy a cookbook this week, you'll get a free jr. smoothie!
Stay tuned for more secrets...
Attention All Teachers!
Join us for ManaTeachers' Lounge, an evening devoted to teachers. Meet local colleagues, take advantage of your 20% ManaTeacher discount, and partake of the freebie grab bag of goodies for you and your classroom. Free.
ManaTeachers' Lounge
Thursday, October 9
6:00-7:00 pm
Labels: events
Will you be our friend?
 See what everyone is talking about and become a "friend of blue manatee" on Facebook!Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.Become a "friend of blue manatee" and connect and network with other people who share a passion for children's literature, story times, special kid's events, book signings, book clubs, organic produce, supporting locally owned small businesses and, sustainable living, and products. Oh, and manatees of course.Join us, and when you do put the name Lionni in the message box.
manaScene: humanatee at play
October Pick of the Month
 Sandy's Circus: A Story About Alexander Calder
by Tanya Lee and Illustrated by Boris Kilikov
There once was an artist named Alexander Calder.
Only he didn't call himself Alexander. And he didn't call the things he made art.
As a boy, Alexander "Sandy" Calder was always fiddling with odds and ends, making objects for friends. When he got older and became an artist, his fiddling led him to create wire sculptures. One day, Sandy made a lion. Next came a lion cage. Before he knew it, he had an entire circus and was traveling between Paris and New York performing a brand-new kind of art for amazed audiences. This is the story of Sandy's Circus, as told by Tanya Lee Stone with Boris Kulikov's spectacular and innovative illustrations. Calder's original circus is on permanent display at the Whitney Museum in New York City.
Starred Review, Kirkus: "The lively text shines with apt details....spritely, noteworthy" Starred Review, School Library Journal: "Stone and Kulikov spin out a fast-moving tale that is in keeping with their high-energy subject." Horn Book: "Stone's narrative is as animated as Calder's figures...Kulikov's [art] vibrant with energy and color...would pair interestingly with Selznick's Hugo Cabret." Booklist: "beautifully illustrated...spare, direct...Kulikov's elegant, fanciful multimedia collages extend the story...will ignite curiosity in Calder."
See more October featured books
Labels: books
Boo Manatee 2008!
 Calling all ghosts, goblins and witches!There's a party this nightthat will keep you in stitches.Come dressed as your favorite hero or spook,or villain, or monster or fairy or kook.If it's fun that you seek,with some relative insanity,then look no further than the bookstoreBlue Manatee!Ages 3+. $15/child. Space is limited, so call and register today!Boo Manatee
Saturday, October 25
7:00-8:30pmLabels: events, party
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