Have you ever visited the Schulz Museum with your kids? This local treasure features the work of renowned cartoonist/ storyteller Charles M. Schulz, and often curates exhibits of contemporary illustrators. On August 28, the museum plans an entertaining day for families including museum exploration, a reading with children's book author Mo Willems, and free ice cream!
Schulz Museum
The Schulz Museum celebrates and explores the life and career of the twentieth century's most influential cartoon artist: Santa Rosa's Charles M. Schulz. This unique Museum preserves, interprets, and communicates the enduring legacy of Schulz, and the timeless spirit of his Peanuts comic strip to visitors from around the globe. Local residents enjoy the museum as a gathering place to experience entertaining special events and educational programs. (via http://schulzmuseum.com/)
Meet Mo Willems
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 ● 1 pm
Guest Artist and FREE Ice Cream
Award–winning animator, illustrator, and children's book author Mo Willems will read from his books—Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed and I Broke My Trunk—and provide a drawing demonstration. After the reading, Willems will be available to sign his newest Elephant and Piggie book Should I Share My Ice Cream? Visitors staying for the book signing can also enjoy their own free ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery of Sonoma County (while supplies last)!
During the signing, Willems will sign one book from home and all books purchased at the Museum. His many books include Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale.
Knuffle Bunny
In anticipation of the event, the Wolfe Family visited the library to check out Mo Willem's Knuffle Bunny stories. Their mother's helper instantly recalled these books as some of her own family's favorites. She gathered the children on the couch for a long reading session, and the three of them enjoyed a long session of giggling over whether to pronounce the lead bunny's name as "Kuh-nuffle or Knuffle."
While the Wolfe Family often prefers oral storytelling and classic tales like those written by Elsa Beskow, they also enjoy a few contemporary storybooks from time to time. Adult ears will tune into some of the values messaging in the Knuffle Bunny tale, such as learning to make friends, be generous, and to have empathy for others. Parents will thank Mr. Willems for any influence on developing children in those departments!
Families will also enjoy the photos of New York City life that formed the backdrop for much of the Knuffle Bunny illustrations. What a concept to mix photos and illustrations in a children's book...
Details
Purchase your museum entrance for August 28, 2011 and gain access to the free Mo Willems activities. Admission fees are as follows:
ADULTS — $10
YOUTH & SENIORS — $5
Youth ● Children 4–18 & College Students with Valid ID
Seniors ● 62+
SCHULZ MUSEUM MEMBERS & CHILDREN UNDER 4 — FREE on normal days - Under 5 Free on August 28th for the special event.
Address: 4452 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, California 95403
Hours of Operation on Weekends: 10 - 5 (Weekdays 11-5.)(Closed Tuesdays except during the summer, Memorial Day through Labor Day.)
For further information visit: http://schulzmuseum.com or call 707. 579.4452.
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