Hyatt's All Things Creative Family Day
Spring into Reading!
Apr 5, 2025 10:00am — 3:00pm
Spring into Reading this Family Day!
For families with kids of all ages!
This Family Day, stop into one of the scheduled readings and workshops throughout the day!
Celebrate the joy of storytelling and creativity at Family Day! This special event features six local authors who will bring their books to life through engaging read-aloud sessions, followed by an art-making activity inspired by each story.
Registration
Registration is required.
Featured Books & Age Groups
- Suggested Ages 3-5:Bare Feet & Treats: An Autism Journey Through a Dog’s Eyes by Michael Schmitt and With My Hands: Poems About Making Things by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
- Suggested Ages 6-8:Beatrice and the Sunflower Gift by Stephanie Parwulski and The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It by Dee Romito
- Suggested Ages 9-10: You Know You’re From Buffalo If… by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist for The Buffalo News, Adam Zyglis
- All Ages: Around the Seasons: Tiny Poems, Simple Songs, and Playful Movements with Tanya Zabinski
Reading & Activity Schedule
10:00 – 11:30 AM
- Bare Feet & Treats: An Autism Journey Through a Dog’s Eyes by Michael Schmitt (Suggested Ages 3-5)
- Beatrice and the Sunflower Gift by Stephanie Parwulski (Suggested Ages 6-8)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- With My Hands: Poems About Making Things by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater (Suggested Ages 3-5)
- The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It by Dee Romito (Suggested Ages 6-8)
- Demonstration and Discussion with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist for The Buffalo News, Adam Zyglis (Suggested Ages 9-10)
12:00 PM
- Around the Seasons: Tiny Poems, Simple Songs, and Playful Movements with Tanya Zabinski (All Ages)
1:00 – 2:30 PM
- Bare Feet & Treats: An Autism Journey Through a Dog’s Eyes by Michael Schmitt (Suggested Ages 3-5)
Beatrice and the Sunflower Gift by Stephanie Parwulski (Suggested Ages 6-8) - Demonstration and Discussion with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist for The Buffalo News, Adam Zyglis (Suggested Ages 9-10)
1:30 – 3:00 PM
- With My Hands: Poems About Making Things by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater (Suggested Ages 3-5)
The Last Plastic Straw: A Plastic Problem and Finding Ways to Fix It by Dee Romito (Suggested Ages 6-8)
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As a special bonus, Hyatt’s All Things Creative has made it possible for the Burchfield Penney to offer $50 Family Memberships to new members who sign up in person during Family Day. That’s a $25 savings! Plus, each family that signs up for this membership receives one $25 gift card for any purchase at Hyatt’s All Things Creative!