About this Event
Join us for a special Earth Day themed Storytime with award winning author, Michelle Cusolito to celebrate the release of her new children's book, Rooted in Wonder! Rooted in Wonder is an enchanting, fact-filled picture book for children aged 4-8 celebrating 12 of the world's national trees. It uncovers how local people use each of the trees, their historical significance, the unique creatures that live in and around them, and why they are so beloved.
Michelle will read Rooted in Wonder and then facilitate a tree related craft. We can't wait for you to join us!
Tickets for this event are free, but all attendees must RSVP as spots are limited. We hope to see you there!
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to [email protected].
Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at An Unlikely Story up to 30 days following the event.
About the Book:
Trees are symbols of growth, strength and endurance. Most countries have chosen a national tree that represents their resources, history and culture . . . and this nature book for kids celebrates 12 of them! From the animals and birds that live among them, to their folklore, legends and history, discover:
- India's BANYAN: its thick aerial roots create a respite for multigenerational communities.
- Chile's PEHUEN: an ancient tree considered a bridge between this world and the spirit world.
- Canada's SUGAR MAPLE: a tree renowned for its brightly colored fall foliage (and the poems that have been written about it!).
- USA + England's OAK: a tree frequently struck by lightning, which is why it's associated with Zeus, hurler of thunderbolts.
- South Africa's Real YELLOWWOOD: a tree that became endangered when so much of its wood was used to make railroads and coffins.
- The Philippines' NARRA: a tree that shows resilience and strength, symbolizing the Filipino people's struggle for independence.
- Other featured trees include Australia's GOLDEN WATTLE, Angola's BAOBAB, Peru and Ecuador's QUINA, Albania's OLIVE, Cuba's ROYAL PALM and China's Ginkgo.
With additional informative spreads at the back of the book and mapped endpapers showing the global reach of the trees, this book will teach young people and their families just how uniquely iconic, fabulous and beloved their national trees are to so many cultures around the world.
About the Author:
Michelle Cusolito is a former National Board Certified Teacher, curriculum developer and adjunct professor. Her debut non-fiction picture book Flying Deep was awarded the PEN-NE Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discovery Award, was named a “Must Read” at the Massachusetts Book Awards and was on the Kirkus Best Books list and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books list. She is also the author of the NSTA-CBE award-winning Diving Deep, as well as Twilight Zone, In the World of Whales, Jellyfish Scientist and the middle grade non-fiction book Window into the Ocean.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
An Unlikely Story, 111 South Street, Plainville, United States
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