Join author Laura Atkins as she re ads from her new picture book\, \;Bringing the Beach Home\, a nd guides nature-connection creative activities for the whole family!
\nBring along a small object or collections of items \;like a stamp\, drawing\, leaves\, feathers\, pebbles\, flowers\, etc. that cou ld be used in an art project - perhaps even something that reminds you of a place\, person\, or experience. If you don't have an object\, no worries - we will also have materials for you to use\, and a fun and open invitat ion to create. And remember\, there&rsquo\;s no such things as a bad creat ion!
\nBooks will be available for sale on-site from Mrs. Dalloway's . \;
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In \;Bringin g the Beach Home\, Rowan is tired of the back-and-forth between Mom&r squo\;s and Dad&rsquo\;s houses&mdash\;until a special day at the beach wi th Dad sparks something magical. Initially overwhelmed by the crashing wav es and blaring sun\, Rowan soon finds peace by tuning into nature and usin g creativity to connect to a sense of home. After they head back\, Rowan a nd Dad craft a wind chime from seashells\, a stick\, and some pebbles\, br inging the magic of the beach back with them.
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