blue manatee children's bookstore

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

AMELIA RULES!

Join us for a comic workshop and after school party in celebration of the first book in Jimmy Gownley's comic book series AMELIA RULES! The Whole World's Crazy.

The fun will take place on Tuesday, May 5th, from 4-5pm

We'll have a snack, draw some comics with local comic artist Miss Jackie, and everyone will receive a copy of the book. So, give us a call or come on down and pre-register, because spots are limited. Cost is $20 per child, ages 8-12.

Publish Post

Amelia Rules! The Whole World's Crazy is a comic book about the good and the bad side of friendship, superheroes, and family.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Maggie's Monkeys Book Signing Saturday!

Saturday, April 25th from 1-2 p.m.

Book Signing for

Maggie's Monkeys by Linda Sanders-Wells

(who lives in Cincinnati!)

Maggie says that a family of monkeys have moved into the refrigerator. Her entire family plays along, except her older brother Jack. When Jack's friends come over and tease Maggie about her monkeys, Jack is the first to step up to protect her and the monkeys. This is a great book to teach kids about sibling love and loyalty.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Oakley After Hours

It's BAAAAAACK!
Oakley After Hours!
Friday, April 24
6:00-10:00pm

Visit us during the first Oakley After Hours of the season for a kid's concert with Bill Smith from 7:00-7:30!

All Ages. Free.

Tell me more about Oakley After Hours!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Fantastic new book for 4-6 graders!

Check out this amazing new book.....

Masterpiece by Elise Broach

Marvin is a beetle who lives under the sink with his family in a New York City apartment. In this apartment lives a little boy named James. On James' birthday, he receives a pen and ink set from his father. When James wakes up the next morning, there is a drawing on his desk. His parents think he drew it, but it was really Marvin the beetle! Read on to find out what happens with James, Marvin, and all of the others along the way! This book is great for upper elementary aged children and could be a great read-aloud for younger kids too.

This book is great for kids who like mysteries, animals, and art!

Earth Day Party!

Come out this Sunday To Manafoodies!

$7 is all you need to hear 365 Penguins, join in a food craft, and have a good time!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Do you have a book club?

Do you have a book club that meets regularly?

Are you considering starting a book club?

If so, we'd like to help you out!

If your book club buys ALL of their books at blue manatee, then we would extend you our educator's discount of 20% off all books! All books would need to be purchased at the same time for the discount to be received. Please give us 10 days to order your books for your group.

This offer is for children's and adult book clubs!

If you have a book club or have thought about forming a book club and would like to use our party room, please contact us so we can discuss that possibility!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Best of Cincinnati 2009

We here at the blue manatee want to say "Thank You" to all of our fans, and those who voted in CityBeat magazine's Best of Cincinnati 2009. We have been honored as the Best Bookstore (Non-Chain). The staff at CiyBeat also recognized the uniqueness of the manatee, and proclaimed it the Best Bookstore to Make You Feel Like a Kid Again. Whether you are new to the blue manatee or a regular, come in and see why everyone can feel like a kid when they are at the blue manatee bookstore.