Monday, July 30, 2012
Book Ends will host a party at the end of the monthlong scavenger hunt.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Families can still join in the Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt at 20 downtown businesses right up to the free culmination party at Book Ends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Find Waldo and collect cards in at least 16 places on the list and be eligible to enter a drawing for prizes donated by all the happy businesses. You do not need to be present at the party to win. Families can pick up the information sheet at Book Ends or any of the other enthusiastic participating businesses: Kids Foot Stop, Cups & Cones, Catch a Falling Star, Piantedosi Bread Shoppe, Nick & Lizzie’s Sweet Surprise, Chocolate Truffle, Box & Bow, D’Agostino’s Deli, La Patisserie, Hidden Treasures & Recess, Flower Drum Boutique, Winchester Cooperative Bank, An Elegant Affair, …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Book Ends is celebrating Waldo's 25th birthday by having a monthlong downtown search for Waldo.
To celebrate his 25th birthday, Waldo will be visiting local businesses in Winchester's Town Center getting to know the perfect hiding spots. If you see the little figure wearing his famous striped red and white shirt and black-rimmed specs while he's checking out one of the 20 businesses across town, you could win a prize from Book Ends. To participate, just swing by the bookstore and grab a “Find Waldo in Winchester” search list with the names of all the participating businesses and collect an “I Found Waldo at _____" card for each Waldo you spot. If you find Waldo figures in at least 16 businesses, you will win a Waldo button and a chance at other giveaways. The grand prize is a complete six-volume set of Waldo books. A drawing will be …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
My grandmother would be so pleased to see her timeless book included in the Patch summer reading lists.
Summertime, and the reading is easy...or challenging, depending on our mood, right? I have just submitted my latest YA manuscript to my agent, so I am gearing up for a reading frenzy, a veritable feast of other people’s words. And I love them all, from picture books to the classics. (Right now I am reading The Mysterious Benedict Society aloud to my daughter (age 7) at the urging of my boys (ages 10 and 12) and I am LOVING it.) For myself I am currently reading A Discovery of Witches. When I was a child, summertime meant getting lost in other worlds created by amazing authors, JUST FOR ME. (Right?) This summer, Patch has teamed up with James Patterson to create a reading list to encourage literacy: Read Kiddo Read. I was very pleased to …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read to you! Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, Illustrated by Fritz Siebel Learn and…
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt By Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading By Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) By Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year-old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few …
Erin Calvo-Bacci
5:10 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Thank you Judy and Staff, this was such a great community event, even my girls participated and enjoyed it. Thank you for including The Chocolate Truffle and Boston Cupcake Girl, it was a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and a great reminder to Buy Local, supporting the businesses which support the community. more ›