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Sunday, May 3 @ 10 AM

Join beloved illustrator Pete Oswald for a joyful read-along celebrating the magic of picture books and the power of visual storytelling. Best known for Humble Pie and Hike, Oswald invites young readers and their families into worlds filled with heart, humor, and imagination.

During this engaging session, Pete will read from his books, share insights into how his stories and illustrations come to life, and talk about the creative journey from sketch to finished page. Children will discover how characters are created, how stories grow, and how art can express big feelings in accessible and playful ways.