The Polar Express 30th Anniversary Pajama Party Storytime

Barnes & Noble Corte Madera Announces Free Storytimes & Activities to Celebrate the Holiday Season

What: The Polar Express Storytime

When: Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m.

Details: All aboard! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the beloved classic
The Polar Express, join us for a pajama Storytime. There will be activities crafts and tons of fun!

What:How the Grinch Stole Christmas & The Jazz Fly Storytime with author & musical guest Matthew Gollub

When: Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m.

Details: Join us for coloring and activities as we celebrate all things Grinch with a special event featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We will also be sharing The Jazz Fly, with special author & musical guest Matthew Gollub! A fly, who speaks jazz, asks different critters which way to town. “Rrribit,” replies the frog. “Oink,” says the hog. Although baffled, the fly hears music in their words, and that evening he stirs up a solo that sets the dinner club a hoppin.’ The computer enhanced artwork of Karen Hanke perfectly complements the text and CD. Get ready to tap, snap, and swing to the beat as Nancy the Gnat, Willie the Worm, and Sammy the Centipede take the stage.

What: Simon and the Bear, A Hannukah Story Storytime

When: Sunday, December 6, at 11 a.m.

Details: Before Simon sails to America, he promises his family that he will get a job and send for them. Simon’s mother knows he will need a miracle, so she reminds him to celebrate Hanukkah wherever he may be. Little does either of them know that Simon will spend the first night of Hanukkah on an ice floe after his ship sinks. The lone survivor out in the wide ocean, Simon lights the first candle, and it attracts a visitor: a polar bear. Does she eat him? No! She shares his latkes, enjoys his songs, goes fishing for him, and even keeps him warm at night. By the last day of Hanukkah, Simon has nearly given up hope of ever being rescued. But then he recounts all of the miracles that have befallen him so far. Perhaps it is not too much to hope for one more, he thinks, as he lights all of the candles in the menorah. The bright glow signals a passing ship, and Simon makes it to New York after all. This fanciful Hanukkah tale-like none you’ve ever read before-celebrates eight miracles: family, friendship, hope, selflessness, sharing, faith, courage, and love. A retelling of the ancient Hanukkah story is included on the last page.

What: Waiting is Not Easy! Storytime

When: Saturday, December 12, at 11 a.m.

Details: Gerald and Piggie and are best friends. In Waiting is Not Easy!,Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait some more. In the holiday season all children will connect with Gerald! Activities to follow.

What: How to Catch Santa Storytime

When: Saturday, December 19, at 11 a.m.

Details: From the creators of The New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! Join us for How to Catch Santa, filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! Coloring and activities to follow.

Special Offers:

Customers can purchase How to Catch Santa at the special price of only $7.99 (regularly priced $17.99) and Little Blue Truck’s Christmas for the special price of $7.99 (regularly priced $14.99). These offers end on December 25 or while supplies last.

Additionally, from now until December 28, buy two Little Golden Books or Dr. Seuss books* and get the third free.

*Offer Excludes: Dr. Seuss’s What Pet Should I Get? and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (regular edition).

Social Media:

During all Barnes & Noble Storytime readings and activities, parents and guardians are encouraged to take pictures and post to their personal social media sites using the hashtag #BNStorytime.

Store Information:

Barnes & Noble Storytimes are free and open to the public. Barnes & Noble Corte Madera is located at 313 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925. For information about these or other events at Barnes & Noble Corte Madera, please contact Laurel Kidd, Community Business Development Manager, at crm2274@bn.com.

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