Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89130370412865041432010-03-06T09:34:45.626-05:00Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore BlogCheck out news and events at the blue manatee children's bookstore, an independent bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio.Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-79189871472996116162010-03-06T09:30:00.003-05:002010-03-06T09:34:45.633-05:00manatee story time!

Join us for a special story time to welcome our big mammalian friends (and store namesakes) back to the Cincinnati Zoo! We'll read stories, learn about the manatee release program, and make a fun little manatee craft!manatee storytimeMarch 20th at 1:30Ages 3 and upFree!

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-61369368790291963832010-03-06T09:22:00.002-05:002010-03-06T09:30:03.320-05:00mana-mation!

Are you interested in animation? Have a story to tell? Then... JOIN US FOR MANA-MATION!!Learn how to create your own short stop-motion animation with our in-house expert, Mandy!We'll develop our own stories, characters, and short film, which will be posted on our website.Ages 9+This will be a two day event- March 7th and March 14th from 1:00- 2:30$15 per child- includes materials and snack for

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-87540306063685453412010-02-18T16:58:00.002-05:002010-02-18T17:06:25.802-05:00Let Loose the Seuss!

What starts at the start and continues to wend?And then stops fully right at the end?It can be happy or sad or scary and mad!It can be funny or cute and rhyme to boot!That's right! A story is all this in one!So come to blue manatee and let's have fun!Let's all honor the master of rhyme!And get together for a Seuss story time!Join us for a Seuss Birthday Story TimeMarch 6 1-1:30All ages, free

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-41770817053310339442010-02-07T14:08:00.002-05:002010-02-07T14:20:20.380-05:00February Mother/Daughter Book Club!

We're continuing to "think local" this session by reading Littsie of Cincinnati,by local author Jinny Powers Berten. Historical fiction is a great way to learn about the past in a personal and powerful way!Join us as we discuss Littsie's struggle to find her way in early Cincinnati in the midst of tragedy, adventure, and persistent courageous love.Feb. 28th 1:30-2:30ages 7-9, $15Pre-registration

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-41632451656089376782010-02-02T13:22:00.002-05:002010-02-02T13:26:15.172-05:00Imago is back at blue manatee!

Join us Friday, February 26th from 10:30am to 11amfor our NEW monthly story time!Get in touch with nature through stories, songs, and other fun activities!This month's theme is Wild Winter Stories!Learn all about our feathered and furry friends who migrate, hibernate, and take short naps in the winter months. Free event, ages 2+www.imagoearth.com

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-16979681811180402722010-02-01T14:55:00.004-05:002010-02-02T13:23:57.915-05:00Spend Valentine's Day Weekend with Maisy!

Join us for a LOVE-ly weekend with Maisy!On Saturday, February 13th, we'll have a special Maisy Storytime, from 1:30-2:00! Bring your little loved one to a free storytime with our guest- Maisy!Or, you can pre-register your beloved 2-5 year old for Maisy's Valentine's Day Party.On Valentines day, from 1-2, we'll read stories, make some special valentines, and have a snack... with Maisy! Cost is $8

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-30724245815143167732010-02-01T14:33:00.003-05:002010-02-01T14:45:17.825-05:00Do you love Ed Emberley? We sure do!

Join us on Sunday, February 7th, as we meet local author and artist Joe Kuth! Together with a bunch of talented local artists, Joe compiled a book of artwork based on the art of Ed Emberley, called Emberley Galaxy.We'll talk about the book and then make some art of our own!Sunday, February 7th, 1-2pmAges 3 and upFree!

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-74816102515521030512010-01-23T16:20:00.003-05:002010-01-23T16:33:14.920-05:00BEST BOOKSTORE- NON-CHAIN

Hi Everyone,PLEASE VOTE FOR BLUE MANATEE- BEST BOOKSTORE - NON CHAIN 2010.Vote here: www.citybeat.comWe really appreciate the support all 20 years and counting...THANK YOU-the manatees

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-37983231872198195402010-01-21T15:07:00.003-05:002010-01-21T15:27:06.567-05:00Yoga Story Time!

Are the stresses of the ABCs and 123s getting to you? Do you need time to relax and unwind? If so, you are in need of our Yoga Story time! Come Sunday January 24, and meet Miss Suzi, our new preschool yoga instructor, and hear Miss Kelli read some stories about yoga! An all ages, free event!January 24, 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-46919029907464078852010-01-21T13:59:00.003-05:002010-01-21T14:27:25.140-05:00Music to our ears and minds

You may have been in the store and heard catchy songs about science, and thought, "can they really be singing about ROY G BIV????" Well, you heard it right, and one of our favorite albums to have in rotation is Here Comes Science by They Might Be Giants (yes, it does rhyme).

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-86089847345806941372010-01-20T15:53:00.003-05:002010-01-20T16:02:44.903-05:00Justin Roberts tickets still available!

Don't have a m-m-m-ma-ma- MELTDOWN!!The New School Montessori Presents...Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime PlayersSaturday, January 30th,at the Mayerson JCC in Amberley Village.There are two show times:11:00am and 1:00pmAdvanced tickets are $15 per person,children under 2 are free.(Tickets will be $20 on the day of shows.)Tickets are available at blue manatee, or if you'd like to have

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-76044334081193490532010-01-20T11:24:00.001-05:002010-01-20T11:24:55.099-05:00The Oscars of children's books!

It's time to announce this year's literary award winners!The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children.This year's Caldecott Medal winner is "The Lion and the Mouse, " written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.Two Caldecott Honor Books were awarded: "All the World," illustrated by Marla Frazee, written by Liz Garton Scanlon; and "Red Sings

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-52736241346590189622009-12-30T13:01:00.003-05:002010-01-06T08:32:02.196-05:00Sandy's Circus

On January 17, come join Sandy, a local artist, as we read the wonderful story of Alexander Calder's famous artwork, Sandy's Circus. We'll then create some art of our own and have a snack!ages 4-8; $5/childPre-Registration is required as space is limited.

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-31227076216306314642009-12-30T10:14:00.007-05:002010-01-06T08:33:17.081-05:00Mother/Daughter Book Club

Mothers and Daughters!This session's theme is: THINK LOCAL!Join us on the last Sunday of the month as we discuss Stephanie Spinner's book, Who Was Annie Oakley? This famous Ohio native has inspired books, movies, Broadway musicals, and even took her name from blue manatee bookstore's location: Oakley Square! Now, she'll be inspiring the girls of blue manatee bookstore to be leaders and live by

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-16611058435327045862009-12-26T16:00:00.020-05:002009-12-26T16:39:24.783-05:00Yoga at blue manatee!

blue manatee is excited to present.....yoga for preschoolers! Bring your favorite 3-4 year old to learn to stretch and relax with Miss Suzi. Beginning in January, yoga will be on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-2:00p.m. The cost is $8 per child. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited While you're here, be sure to check out some of our awesome yoga books!Also, be sure to mark your calendar

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-74895640725787783442009-12-10T14:46:00.001-05:002009-12-10T14:46:11.146-05:00Monday the Bullfrog plush book recall

Monday the Bullfrog plush book recallPosted using ShareThis

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-71111415467796497932009-12-03T10:27:00.001-05:002009-12-03T10:31:54.450-05:00Justin Roberts Tickets Now on Sale!

We're teaming up with our friends at the New School again this year and selling tickets for Justin Roberts!Here's the show information:Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime PlayersJanuary 30th, 2010Show times are 11:00am and 1:00pmat the Mayerson JCCTickets now available at $15 per person, children under 2 are free!Tickets on the day of show will be $20.

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-59145530322900130182009-12-01T10:58:00.000-05:002009-12-01T11:07:29.712-05:00Preview of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School"

Know Theatre presents a preview of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School"Sunday, December 13th at 11:30In conjunction with their holiday book drive, our friends from Know Theatre will be in to perform a scene or two from "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," which is based on the novel by Lois Sachar. Their production of the play runs from November 28th to December 26th. For more information,

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-76070899913497110882009-11-27T12:54:00.003-05:002009-11-27T13:05:52.010-05:00free concert with Jim Gill on December 3rd!

blue manatee welcomes back our friend, Jim Gill!Thursday, December 3rdfrom 6:30- 7:30Jim Gill will be here to play some of our favorite songs on his banjo, and also to sign “A Soup Opera,” his new bookinspired by Jim’s concerts with symphony orchestras.Each copy of the book includes an orchestrated CD of this silly sing-along opera that will be a favorite at home and in classrooms!

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-64839115750440443832009-11-23T09:43:00.004-05:002009-11-30T07:27:55.156-05:00Holiday Fun with Santa Mouse!

Join us on Sunday, December 6th at 1:30 as we celebrateSanta Mouse, by local author Robert C. LintzThis is an endearing tale of when Grandpa Mouse helped Santa Claus save Christmas!Afterwards, join Miss Katie in some rousing caroling!An all ages, free event.

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-25449989648486863282009-11-22T13:19:00.002-05:002009-11-22T13:37:18.411-05:00The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

Jerry Pinkney's illustrations will amaze you in this wordless version of Aesop's fable, The Lion and the Mouse. When the mouse accidentally wakes the lion king, the lion decides to kindly let the mouse go free. Later when the lion needs help, the mouse remembers the lion's kindness and saves him. The size of the animal makes no difference; instead it is the size of the animal's heart that

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-7151025053021177782009-11-18T13:55:00.001-05:002009-11-18T14:04:56.180-05:00Holiday Book Drive for the Peaslee Center!

Know Theatre of Cincinnati (www.knowtheatre.com) is holding a book drive during the upcoming run of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," playing November 28-December 26.We invite you to bring a gently used or previously loved book to blue manatee. If you are purchasing a book for the drive, you will receive 15% off of that item. In celebration of the joys of reading--our portal into the

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-14417267552649803772009-11-11T13:11:00.008-05:002009-11-11T13:55:36.791-05:00Great baby book!

Are you looking for a great baby book? If so, check out this wonderful book, All of Baby Noes to Toes by Victoria Adler and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata (Dial Books for Young Readers).This book has a great rhythm and can be sung as well as read! You and your child will also enjoy the delightful pictures. As you go though the book, you are telling your baby how much you love their eyes, ears, nose,

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-38351796867922137792009-11-05T10:59:00.001-05:002009-11-05T11:01:08.989-05:00Join us for Ivy and Bean Day!

There's still time, and still room for you to register for our IVY and BEAN day party, this Saturday at 3:00!

Blue Manateehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593707107981721176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913037041286504143.post-34631373478232354652009-11-05T10:35:00.004-05:002009-11-05T10:49:05.794-05:00A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas!

We're starting off the holiday season on November 9th at 5pm, with a signing of the new book, A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas! Author and playwright G. Riley Mills will be in the store to discuss, sign, and lead a writer's workshop for our young aspiring authors!This is the story of the Nutcracker, only it's told from the perspective of Fritz! The traditional Nutcracker tale gets turned on its head

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