Celebrate local author, illustrator and artist Virginia Lee Burton with story time, playing and art making in the Children's Activity Center. Burton authored and illustrated some of the most memorable books ever written for children, and won the 1942 Caldecott Medal for [amazon 0395181569 inline].
She went on to author many children's books with wonderful illustrations depicting the adventures of her well developed characters, all with happy endings. Later in life Virginia Lee Burton went on to become a recognized artist and founder of the world-reknown Folly Cove Designers. She lived in Folly Cove (part of Lanesville) with her husband and two sons.
Celebration activities include:
- Story Times
- Games
- Creating Art
- Hands on play
Story Times
- 11:30 Choo Choo
- 12:30 Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
- 1:30 Katy and the Big Snow
Virginia Lee Burton books include:
- [amazon 978-0618737567 full]
- [amazon 978-0395181560 full]
- [amazon B004NSVEN2 full]
- [amazon 978-0395479421 full]
- [amazon 978-0618344208 full]
- [amazon 978-0395840030 full]
- [amazon 978-0547195087 full]
- [amazon 978-0395845417 full]
- [amazon 978-0618071869 full]
Please contact Liza Browning using the info below. The Museum is wheelchair accessible.
When:
Saturday, December 29, 2012 11am - 2:00pm
Location:
Prices:
This program is free for members
Regular museum admission for non members
Phone:
978.283.0455 x.16
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