Posts Tagged ‘animals’
Animal Antics Back Again!
Posted on: November 4, 2009
Animal Antics is taking over the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace, yet again! Animal Antics is a fun, interactive, natural history series provided in part by the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and presented by their cool Education Director, Eric Gehring. If you are in K-3, join us on for this FREE program on November 17 & 24 @3:45pm. Get crazy again for Animal Antics! Check out last year’s Animal Antics here!
This year’s Animal Antics program is inspired by the book chosen for Families Reading Together Palm Beach County. The title of this book is going to remain a secret, so shhhhhhh, until the November 7 “Kick-Off” of this county wide, month long, awesome literacy event!
For additional information, ask me or call the children’s library at 561-868-7703. See you there!
Until we meet again,
Remember, Reading is Awesome!
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Oh my! The Palm Beach Zoo will bring live animals…live animals for an interactive, educational program for families! On November 8 at 2pm bring the whole bunch to be a part of this special event specialized just for you. The program is FREE, parking is FREE, and there is no registration! What an awesome opportunity.
Be sure to check out some cool zoo books at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace before you meet the animals:
Zoo animals by Philip Dowell
1, 2, 3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
The alphabet zoo: fun ways to learn letters and phonics (DVD)
Dear zoo by Rod Campbell
Another great educational opportunity is the Zoo Adventure Stroller Safari. This is an opportunity for you to bring your infant or toddler to the Zoo for an exciting stroller safari adventure! Registration is required and fees include 1 adult and 1 child. Members: $10.00 Non-members: $15.00.
Be sure to stay tuned here for more Sundays @ 2 for families.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
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All that talk about the majestic jungle in KidSpace had me thinking about the great tropical jungles and rare and exotic creatures we have in South Florida, other than in our zoos. Here is a list of some great family fun places to visit on the weekends or when the kids are out of school. Home school parents, these places will be a great way to support your lesson plan on animals and their habitats.
Jungle Island : This months South Florida Parenting has a $5.00 off general admission coupon. Homeschoolers click here!
Miami Seaquarium: $2.00 off coupon can be found here. Homeschoolers click here.
Lion Country Safari : $5.00 off coupon on the website. Homeschoolers click here for fall lecture series.
As you are planning your visits, don’t forget to check out some great books from KidSpace, some with fun illustrations of your favorite land and water animals, others with great information about them, and many with both. Check them out here:
1,2,3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
Aquarium fish by Dick Mills
The kingfisher first encyclopedia of animals by David Burnie & Linda Gamlin
And so they build by Bert Kitchen
Ocean by Miranda MacQuitty
Jungle by Theresa Greenaway
Animals of the rain forest by Lynn Stone
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC photo on left by flickr user Wootang01 & CC photo on right by flickr user Satosphere.
The Majestic Jungle!
Posted on: September 2, 2009
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Thanks to artists Mark Leahy, the next time you visit KidSpace you will see a majestic jungle as part of our decor!
Mr. Leahy works with The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches as a Visual/Scenic Designer. In their successful spring production, in May 2009 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Act One was brought to a colorful conclusion with the song, “Circle of Life” from the musical, The Lion King. 
For this number, Mark Leahy, together with the deft assistance of Peggy Duncan, created playful and majestic jungle animals as a homage to children’s book collage artist, Eric Carle.
In the field of scenic design, Mr. Leahy has created sets for such shows as Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance, and Carnival. In collaboration with his brother, Dan Leahy, they have created many original theatre projects and modern dance productions. His passion for theatre also includes directing, writing and producing. He has designed parties, fund raisers, and weddings. Mr. Leahy is also an installation artist and private yoga instructor! Yes, this West Palm Beach native wears many hats!
Mr. Leahy is currently out of the country co-directing an original children’s musical in Sweden. You can contact Mark Leahy via e-mail at: peacemark1000@yahoo.com.
Come check out his awesome group of animals, here, at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
