Fern is a local Portland author of the amazing, and one of Sho's favorites, book " Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diversity".
Children and their favorite grown-ups are invited to a joyful morning of stories, songs, and crafts at the bookshop!
We'll kick things off with our cheerful welcome song, read a couple of delightful picture books, and end with a sweet farewell tune. After story time, head to our event room where kids can get creative during open craft time—all materials provided!
Come share the magic of books, bonding, and imagination with us!
About Families of a Feather:
This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates and shares the diversity of family structures by exploring a variety of bird families and the many ways they care for and raise their young—perfect for families with young children ages 4-8.
Discover the diverse family lives of a variety of bird species and the many different ways they work together to care for their young in this gorgeous book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Did you know:
Emu fathers and Ruby-Throated Hummingbird mothers raise their chicks all by themselves.
Laysan albatross chicks can have two moms who take turns sitting on their eggs.
Acorn Woodpeckers raise babies in huge family groups with many moms, dads, and siblings helping out.
Black Swans can grow up with two dads.
Families of a Feather illustrates the diverse nature of family structures with a message of love and acceptance that no matter what a family looks like they express their love for each other, and everyone deserves to be loved.
The book includes a short field guide with more information about the bird species included in the book.
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