Join us September 15 – November 3 for Sunday Funday
Come with your family this Spring for Sunday Funday! The kiddos will read books promptly at 10 AM every Sunday at the Whittingham Discovery Center. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity.
PLUS the first 25 participants will get a free copy of the book read that day!
September 15
"Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do” by Kathryn Heling
Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town.
Who wears what to work? The clues in each kid-friendly rhyme can be spotted hanging from the clothesline—from a mail carrier’s uniform to a firefighter’s pants and heavy coat. Then turn the page to learn which professionals wear and use the special gear in the jobs they do. Clever illustrations show the workers helping one another, and in the end, everyone comes together for a celebration that is out of this world.
September 22
"Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair" by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat and his friends are excited to build the coolest volcano ever for their school’s science fair.
After a few unexpected mishaps, the team is finally ready. Yet after seeing their other classmates’creations, they can’t help but wonder: is their volcano good enough to win first place?
Thankfully, Pete has a sparkly surprise up his sleeve!
September 29
"Jasmine Launches a Startup" by Bachar Karroum
Inspire future entrepreneurs - introduce your kid to the world of entrepreneurship with his or her first business book!
This book instills lessons about hard work, creativity and determination, coaching your young, upcoming CEO to acquire the right mindset needed to turn a dream or vision into reality.
October 6
"I Want to be an Astronaut" by Becky Davies
Do you want to be an astronaut? Open this book to find out what adventures await!
This book will help kids to imagine what it’s like to be an astronaut! Starting with putting on the spacesuit and then entering the cockpit before blastoff, to visiting the space station and zooming around some planets, this book provides an early introduction to a day in the life of a busy astronaut. The surprise mirror at the end provides a fun, interactive bonus!
October 13
"Iggy Peck, Architect" by Andrea Beatty
NOTE: This Sunday Funday will take place at the Carousel Pavilion on 30 W Broad Street.
Some kids sculpt sandcastles. Some make mud pies. Some construct great block towers. But none are better at building than Iggy Peck, who once erected a life-size replica of the Great Sphinx on his front lawn!
October 20
"Fireman Small" by Wong Herbert Yee
Fireman Small has had a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires and it‘s not over yet. Just as he’s preparing for a good night’s sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.
Fireman Small and his faithful Dalmatian make a charming pair, and this simple rhyming story is endearing.
October 27
"Busy people: Police Officer" by Lucy M. George
It’s a busy day at the festival for Officer Seth and Officer Thea. A car is stuck in the mud and a little boy needs their help. Can the officers solve every problem that comes their way? Discover what its really like to be a police officer and what the responsibilities of being in the police force are in this delightful picture book. A fun and fascinating first guide to an exciting profession, in the Busy People series for young children.
November 3
"The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath" by Julia Finley
If you like to think big, but some say you‘re too small, or they say you’re too young or too slow or too tall... Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered―brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!