Children's Events

The Bookcase is pleased to welcome illustrator Lauren Stringer to our store on Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 in the evening.

Ms. Stringer will be here to read and sign copies of her new children's book, The Princess and Her Panther. 

The Princess and Her Panther (Hardcover)

By Wendy Orr, Lauren Stringer (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9781416997801
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Beach Lane Books, 07/01/2010

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The Bookcase is pleased to welcome Andrea McAllister O'Connell to our store on Saturday, July 17 at 2:00 in the afternoon.

O'Connell will be on hand to read and sign copies of her new children's book, Jackson Josie and the (Almost) Free Lunch. 

Jackson, Josie, & the (Almost) Free Lunch (Hardcover)

By Andrea McAllister O'Connell

$16.95

ISBN-13: 9781592983001
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Bookhouse, 02/01/2010

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Douglas Wood, author of the award-winning children's book Old Turtle, will make a return appearance at The Bookcase on Monday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Wood will be on hand to read and sign copies of his two newest children's books, Aunt Mary's Rose and Where the Sunrise Begins. 

Aunt Mary's Rose (Hardcover)

By Douglas Wood, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780763610906
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 03/01/2010

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Where the Sunrise Begins (Hardcover)

By Douglas Wood, K. Wendy Popp (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780689861727
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 05/01/2010

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The Bookcase is delighted to be welcoming Charlie Higson to our store at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 23.

Higson is the author of the popular Young James Bond series of books for middle readers. He will be here specifically to promote the newest title in the series, By Royal Command, which is set to be released on May 18.  

The Young Bond Series:Book 5: By Royal Command (A James Bond Adventure) (Hardcover)

By Charlie Higson

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9781423125266
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Hyperion, 05/01/2010

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Join The Bookcase and Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center for a fabulous, fishy party celebrating One Fish, Two Fish by Dr. Seuss at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

Admission is free, but advance reservations are appreciated. Call The Bookcase at (952) 473-8341 to sign up. 

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Hardcover)

By Dr Seuss

$8.99

ISBN-13: 9780394800134
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 03/01/1960

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The Bookcase is extraordinarily honored to be welcoming New York Times best-selling children’s writer Rick Riordan to Wayzata Community Church on Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Riordan is the author of the immensely popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians series of books, including: The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.

Riordan will be on hand to celebrate the release of his new book, The Red Pyramid, which is the first book in his new series, The Kane Chronicles.

The Red Pyramid will go on sale nationwide on Tuesday, May 4.  You can pre-order copies by calling The Bookcase at (952) 473-8341.

Tickets to the event, which will be held at Wayzata Community Church, are now on sale (in person) at The Bookcase.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.  Tickets will also be available at the event.  However, the event is expected to sell-out -- so we advise customers to purchase their tickets as early as possible.

Tickets may be redeemed after the event for their face value in merchandise at The Bookcase.

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief (Paperback)

By Rick Riordan

$7.99

ISBN-13: 9780786838653
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Disney-Hyperion, 03/01/2006

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The Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: Sea of Monsters (Paperback)

By Rick Riordan, Tk, (Illustrator)

$7.99

ISBN-13: 9781423103349
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Disney-Hyperion, 04/01/2007

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The Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three: Titan's Curse (Paperback)

By Rick Riordan

$7.99

ISBN-13: 9781423101482
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Hyperion, 04/01/2008

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Megan McDonald, author of the extremely popular Judy Moody series of books for children, will be at The Bookcase on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Kids (and parents) of all ages will not want to miss this exciting event!

Judy Moody Saves the World! (Book #3) (Paperback)

By Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator), Megan Mcdonald

$5.99

ISBN-13: 9780763648596
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 01/01/2010

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Judy Moody Gets Famous (Book #2) (Paperback)

By Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator), Megan Mcdonald

$5.99

ISBN-13: 9780763648534
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 01/01/2010

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Judy Moody (Book #1) (Paperback)

By Megan Mcdonald, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

$5.99

ISBN-13: 9780763648497
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 02/01/2010

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The Bookcase is delighted to be welcoming beloved local author/poet Joyce Sidman to our store on Thursday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Joyce will be here, as part of a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, to read from and sign copies of her newest book of poetry Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature's Survivors.

This compilation of glorious poetry, fascinating science, and stunning art celebrates the successful and sturdy organisms that have overcome both predators and time.

Join us for this very special children's event! 

Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature's Survivors (Hardcover)

By Joyce Sidman, Beckie Prange (Illustrator)

$17.00

ISBN-13: 9780618717194
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 04/05/2010

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Join us every Saturday morning at 10:00 for children's storytime!