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The Zoo in Forest Park, Storytime
In these inquisitive and fun stories written by a veterinarian, kids will learn how to use science to explore animal behavior. And, as a bonus, how to make sure their stuffed animals get a good night’s sleep!
Following storytime, families are invited to walk around The Zoo at their leisure.
Free tickets* are limited to a maximum of 2 adults and 3 kids per registration. If you have registered but can no longer attend, please email [email protected] to cancel your registration to make room for other families.
*Please note: Parking is managed by the City of Springfield and not included in this event. Parking is $3/in-state and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only. It’s free to enter the park on foot or by bike.
This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.
Sara Levine is an award-winning author, educator and a veterinarian. Her books for children include the Animal by Animal series, illustrated by T.S Spookytooth; Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate, illustrated by Masha D’yans; The Animals Would Not Sleep, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns; Germs up Close; A Peek at Beaks, illustrated by Kate Slater; Poop for Breakfast, illustrated by Florence Weiser; Sensitive, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini; and A Terrible Place for a Nest, illustrated by Erika Meza. Sara’s books have received multiple awards, including the Cook Prize honor book for best STEM picture book, a Junior Library Guild selection, and the Mathical Book Prize. Sara was an assistant professor of biology at Wheelock College for twelve years and has taught children’s environmental education classes for the Massachusetts Audubon Society and other nature centers for over twenty years. Visit her website at https://www.saralevinebooks.com/.
What’s included
-Storytime
-Animal encounters
-Visiting The Zoo at your leisure
