Enjoy a virtual story time with Lauren T. Furey!Hop online for a reading adventure every Monday! Fun for both children and caregivers, enjoy story time with Lauren T. Furey, manager of visitor engagement, and also discover an artifact (or two) from our Museum’s Collection.
Designed for children from 18 months to 8 years, Lauren takes you and your little mariners on a journey to show how we are all connected to the world’s waters.
Be sure to register in advance, and join us for a new book every week!
Lauren T. Furey
Weekly Book Titles • Register Online: |
Time: 1 p.m.
The Legend of the Golden Snail
Written by Graeme Base
Inspired by a storybook tale of a magical Golden Snail banished to the Ends of the Earth by a Grand Enchanter, Wilbur sets out on a daring voyage to find the legendary snail and claim it as his own. Set sail for an adventure unlike any other!
Time: 1 p.m.
The Water Hole
Written by Graeme Base
From the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to drink from the water hole. But their water supply is diminishing. Gather together to try and solve the mystery: will the animals come back or is their water source gone forever?
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Jewel Fish of Karnak
Written by Graeme Base
Far away in Ancient Egypt, Jackal and Ibis are facing punishment but then granted a second chance at redemption. Come learn what happens when these two friends ignore the Cat Pharaoh’s words and disaster follows in a cautionary tale set amongst the wonders of an ancient world.
Time: 11 a.m and 1 p.m.
Anna Carries Water
Written by Olive Senior and illustrated by Laura James
Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older siblings can. Set in Jamaica, this charming and poetic family story by Commonwealth Prize-winning author Olive Senior shows young readers the power of determination, as Anna achieves her goal and overcomes her fear.
Time: 11 a.m and 1 p.m.
The Little Hippo
Written by Géraldine Elschner and illustrated by Anja Klauss
In this delightful children’s story, a young boy befriends a little hippo and together they live out their days along the banks of the Nile. After many years, when the boy’s life comes to an end, the hippo finds himself in a strange world populated with deserts, cities, forests, and finally a museum where he is reunited with his friends. Come discover how and why the hippopotamus was such an important figure in that ancient world.
Time: 11 a.m and 1 p.m.
If Dominican were a Color
Written by Sili Recio and illustrated by Brianna McCarthy
The colors of Hispaniola burst into life celebrating the joy of being Dominican. This exuberantly colorful, softly rhyming picture book beautifully illustrates a mami’s words to her daughter on what Blackness looks like across her home country.
Time: 11 a.m and 1 p.m.
Anansi and the Magic Stick
Written by Eric A. Kimmel and illustrated by Janet Stevens
When Anansi finds out that Hyena has a magic stick that could fix his messy problem, he begins to conspire a way to steal it. But will the magic be more than Anansi bargained for? Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, this funny story is part of a five-book Anansi the Trickster series filled with slapstick humor and mischief.
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Monday, October 12
Time: 1 p.m.
Jonathan and the Big Blue Boat
Author: Philip C. Stead
When Jonathan loses his best friend, a stuffed bear named Frederick, he sets sail on the Big Blue Boat to find him. Along the way he assembles a ragtag crew, including a mountain goat, a lonely circus elephant, and even a friendly whale. Adventure and intrigue (and pirates!) follow.
Monday, October 19
Time: 1 p.m.
The Storm Whale
Author: Benji Davies
The Storm Whale tells a simple but powerful story about a little boy’s loneliness and how a lost whale washed up from a storm deepens the love between a parent and child who don’t have much material possessions.
Monday, October 26
Time: 1 p.m.
Deep in the Ocean
Author: Lucie Brunellière
From the glittering surface of the sea to the darkness of the abyss, Deep in the Ocean takes readers on a bewitching journey through fascinating waters — some warm, colorful, and crowded with sea creatures, others mysterious and turbulent.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Time: 1 p.m.
The Mermaid
Author: Jan Brett
Description – coming soon.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Time: 1 p.m.
My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World
written by Rebecca Bond and illustrated by Salley Mavor
Did you know that not all beds are made the same? In the Netherlands, some beds rock on water. In Brazil, they might sway in the breeze. From Canada to Japan, Afghanistan to Norway, sleep has taken many forms and shapes throughout history. Astonishing, hand-stitched illustrations and a delightful narrative, come hear the story of sleeping traditions across the world.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Time: 1 p.m.
My Mommy is a Hero
Author: Hannah Tolson
In a season of gratitude, join us as we honor mothers in the armed forces! Author Hannah Tolson strives to share in an enlisted parent’s pride to help make them feel a little closer when they are far away in a beautifully illustrated picture book. Military mommies and daddies do all kinds of jobs in all kinds of places, but there’s one thing every military child knows for sure – “My Mommy is a Hero!”
Time: 1 p.m.
Jungle Drums
Written by Graeme Base
Tired of being teased, Ngiri, the smallest warthog in Africa, uses a set of magic drums to make wishes. Find out what happens when his wish is granted in a most unexpected way, and creates a huge surprise for all the animals in the jungle.
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Interpretation Department
(757) 591-7747
interpretation@MarinersMuseum.org
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