Suzanne Kaufman and Fern Wexler- Blue & Families of a Feather FREE FAMILY

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Sun Sep 07 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

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Village Books and Paper Dreams | Bellingham, WA

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Join Village Books and North Cascades Institute for a storytime celebrating wild animals and the wonders of nature!
About this Event

Explore the Wonderful World of Bird Families!

Perfect for families with young children ages 4-8, this beautifully illustrated hardcover book invites readers to discover the rich tapestry of family structures found in the avian world. Through captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, Families of a Feather explores how various bird species care for and nurture their young, showcasing the many forms love and family can take.

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A day for Boy and Blue is spent playing, splashing, and chasing the afternoon sun and when night comes, they fly and soar above campfires and shooting stars. But what happens when Blue reaches heights where only he can go?

The New York Times bestselling illustrator Suzanne Kaufman weaves a gentle and poignant story of friendship transcending time and place.

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Fern Wexler is a writer and wildlife photographer in Portland, Oregon. They are a dedicated naturalist and birdwatcher, with a passion for helping kids experience nature. Winner of the 2020 Audubon Youth Leadership Award, Fern volunteers at the Bird Alliance of Oregon, teaching others to appreciate the world around them.

Suzanne Kaufman is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome and recipient of The Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship. Her books include her own book Blue, A Friend for Ghost, Confiscated and illustrated work: Hello Dog/Hello Human, Wherever You Go, All Are Neighbors, Big Feelings, Take Your Pets to School Day, Let's Eat, Let's Make Music and 100 Bugs. Her books have been awarded Bank Street College Education Best Children's Books of the Year, Washington State Best Picture Book Award ,CCBC Choices recommended reads and seen in the Bologna Children's Book Fair Spectator Child Exhibition.

North Cascades Institute is an education nonprofit, inspiring environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, the Institute has offered dozens of ways to explore the North Cascades Ecosystem, with hands-on learning adventures from the Cascades Crest to the shores of the Salish Sea. Diverse educational programs invite students of all ages to learn about the natural and cultural history of the region's mountains and watersheds, explore interconnections between human and ecological communities, and work together to foster healthy Northwest ecosystems where all species thrive.


*Feel free to call Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assistance at 360-671-2626!*

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