Discovery & Wonder
Comes to Burlington exhibit . Inspired by Mo Willems ’ beloved children ’ s book series , which includes titles such as The Pigeon Has Feelings and The Pigeon Needs a Bath , the exhibition will kick off on Memorial Day Weekend and run through the end of the 2024 . Jude absolutely adores the Pigeon book series , and I can ’ t wait to see his eyes light up as he sees the books come to life at ECHO .
According to Bova , ECHO chose to bring the exhibit here because they were excited to bring Willems ’ characters and stories to life for the Vermont community . “ Mo Willems has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many avid readers – both young and old .” The exhibit promises fun interactions with the story ’ s characters , including special costume character days on June 29th & 30th and October 12th &
13th , emphasizing the importance of early-childhood reading comprehension and imaginative learning .
As ECHO ’ s summer programming continues to take shape , its dedicated staff remains committed to the development of innovative programming , enshrining its status as a cornerstone of scientific learning and community engagement in Vermont . For all families planning to visit , don ’ t forget to stop by the Tinkering Turtle , as well ! Located in downtown Burlington , this wonderful toy store is collaborative partnership between ECHO , Leahy Center for Lake Champlain , and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company . It features a wide range of STEM-centric toys , role-playing items , puzzles , games , books , and leading brands such as Fat Brain Toys , eeBoo , and Melissa & Doug . The Vermont Teddy Bear
Design Studio within its walls is a remarkable highlight . Visitors can design a bespoke teddy bear , and play an active role in every step , from selecting the fur color to placing the bear ’ s heart . In the back of the store , there is also a magical space for birthdays . Families can choose from three amazing birthday packages where kids can make their very own stuffed friend to life . This captivating , interactive shopping and play destination doesn ’ t just provide an unforgettable experience for visiting families – it also supports ECHO ’ s science education initiatives . n
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Entirely set in Vermont and written by a Vermont author , this gripping family saga begins in the 1890 ’ s and spans next six decades .
Readers are visiting Mona ’ s Facebook page and website to leave comments and get updates !
“ Absolutely one of the best books I ’ ve read . The era , characters , life events , and storyline were captivating .”
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“ Witness Mark is a wonderful book which engages the reader with characters as well as revealing the struggles of life in the late 1800 ’ s and early 1900 ’ s . It kept me completely captivated .” via Amazon
Watch for Mona ’ s next book , Water Mist , coming Fall 2024
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