The UNM Bookstore invites everyone to attend its annual Children’s Book Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Children’s Book Fair offers fun activities for children including live animals and author readings. There will also be face painting, activity tables, coloring and more. The free event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The UNM Bookstore is excited to have Exotics of the Rainforest involved with the fair. Exotics of the Rainforest presents an informative visual presentation featuring live parrots, reptiles, snakes, and amphibians from the tropical rainforests and deserts of the world.
Also included in Children’s Book Fair are authors Walter D. Yoder, “The Big New Mexico Activity Book,” Carilyn Alarid, “Old Grandfather Teaches a Lesson,” and Ana Baca, “Chiles for Benito/ Chiles para Benito.” They will be entertaining children with readings from their great books.
Curious George will also be at the fair entertaining children, and taking pictures. Along with the fun activities the UNM Bookstore will be hosting a Children’s Book Fair sale. Selected children’s books, toys and clothing will be 25 percent off.
For more information contact Anicia Esposito, (505) 277-9752.
Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu