Morning Glories
Bring the littles to a FREE weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs focused on literacy, bilingual storytelling, music and dance, cultural learnings, and nature play.
No reservations needed. ASL interpretation provided.
This event takes place on the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at 1301 Trinity St.
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, September 27
Presented in partnership with Dance Waterloo
Taught by a Dance Waterloo artist, Storybook Dance Making consists of a warm-up, game, reading, dance making, and mini-performance with your family. This class aligns with the National Core Arts Standards in Dance.
ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH AN IDEA
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, or too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kobi Yamada is a New York Times best-selling author and the CEO of Compendium, a company of amazing people doing amazing things. Kobi lives happily with the love of his life and their two super fun kids in the land of flying salmon, where he gets to see unbelievable possibilities unfold every day. He wonders if maybe life is even more beautiful than he imagined.
Tuesday, October 4
Presented in partnership with Austin Community Music School
Take a journey into the Spanish language and its cultures through the magical world of music. Join Armstrong Community Music School for Canta y Baila Conmigo™. You and your child will be transported as you sing, dance, and play along to the irresistible sounds and rhythms of Spanish-speaking countries.
ABOUT EL PASTEL ESTA TAN ARRIBA / THE CAKE IS UP SO HIGH
¡Mmm, qué pastel más rico! ¡Pero está tan arriba! . . . Un cuento inocente y divertido sobre unos animales golosos y un poco ladronzuelos.
Bear is hungry and he spies a cake cooling on a windowsill. Since it’s really high up, a bunch of animals try to help him reach it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Susanne Strasser is an author and illustrator of several children’s books in her home country of Germany.
Tuesday, October 11
Presented in partnership with Austin Public Library
Lyle, the crocodile is coming to Waterloo Park to celebrate the upcoming live-action feature film adaption of Bernard Waber’s beloved children’s book, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile!
Join Lyle, the crocodile as he leads a read-a-long of Lyle Lyle Crocodile! Participating families will receive a free copy of the book (while supplies last).
Families can also grab a photo with Lyle, complete themed activity books, and hands-on crafts from a variety of on-site community partners.
ABOUT LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE
Everyone in the neighborhood loves Lyle the crocodile—except for a cranky neighbor and his nervous cat! Can lovable Lyle make everything right with his grumpy neighbors?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bernard Waber grew up during the Depression in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After serving in Word War II, he used the GI bill to study art, earning his degree at the Philadelphia College of Art in 1951. Inspired by the creativity and potential of the children’s books he read nightly to his three children, Paulis, Louisa, and Gary, Bernard Waber began his own career in the field. He worked on his books at night and on the weekends, while maintaining his day job. He is best known for the Lyle the Crocodile series, which began in 1962.
Tuesday, October 18
Presented in partnership with Austin Public Library
¡Celebramos! Hispanic Heritage Month at Waterloo Park! While it’s important to read and share Latinx and Hispanic stories all year long, September and October are dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Latinx/ Hispanic voices. Join us as we explore bilingual books, music, crafts, and interactive readings that feature Austin’s Latinx and Hispanic community!
ABOUT FALL IS NOT EASY
Fall is a tough time of year for a lot of us. Kids have to go back to school, teachers and football players have to go back to work, and parents have to look for new places to hide holiday presents. But perhaps fall is hardest of all on trees. After all, they have to change their entire appearance every year! This book is the rhyming story of a tree’s humorous struggles to change its colors for fall. And it’s a perfect introduction to the seasons for young children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marty Kelly is a children’s author and illustrator but has, in the past, been a second grade teacher, a baker, a cartoonist, a newspaper art director, a drummer in a heavy metal band, a balloon delivery guy, an animator, and lots of other things.
ABOUT UNA CASA LIMPIA PARA TOPO Y RATON
Topo (Mole) and Raton (Mouse) go about cleaning their cute little woodland home. When they are done, they don’t want to mess it up again, so they spend the rest of the day outside, eating, resting in the hammock, showering under a tree, and enjoying their time outdoors. Cute text and pictures for Spanish speaking children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
For many years, Harriet Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. “I liked it,” she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted “a bigger arena” for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher’s guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.
