FINDLAY — The Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay will celebrate Children’s Book Week from 11-11:30
a.m. next week. A different book and a correlating activity will be featured each day. These events will
be free and open to the public.
Children’s Book Week originated in the belief that children’s books and literacy change lives.
Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Schools,
libraries and bookstores host events to celebrate a love of reading.
“Developing a passion for books and reading is so important for kids,” said Heather Sensel, education
coordinator at the museum. “The idea with these activities is to bring the books to life for them so
they’ll take home a drive to keep reading.” At the end of each session, guests will receive a take-home
activity. Here’s the schedule:
Monday: “The Mitten” written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Guests will be able to participate in a story
play. To accompany the story, the museum has a giant, 6-foot mitten.
Tuesday: “The Three Wolves and the Big Bad Pig” written by Eugene Trivizas and illustrated by Helen
Oxenbury. The activity will be a puppet show.
Wednesday: “The Napping House” written by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood. Guests will see the
story unfold before their eyes in the form of an interactive skit.
May 4: “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. After the
reading, guests will participate in a bear hunt of their own through scenery set up in the Museum.
May 5: “Footloose” with music and lyrics written by Kenny Loggins and Dean Pitchford and illustrated by
Tim Bowers. Amanda Sprague, director of Music Together Findlay and Lauralee VonLehmden, registered Music
Together teacher, will lead guests in a song and dance routine.
The Children’s Book Week series of events at the Mazza is free and open to the public without
registration.
For more information call  419-434-5521.
Founded in 1982, the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay celebrates the joy of storytelling through
the original art of picture books using education, exhibits, events and artist visits.
Giving world-renowned artists a platform to share their creative process, the museum invites people to
explore the art within the story through its programs for children, adults and educators.
The museum, located in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, is home to more than 11,000 pieces of
artwork from picture books, making it one of the largest and most diverse collections of picture book
art in the world.
For information on events, tours and more visit www.mazzamuseum.org.