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Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us Saturday, May 11th from 1-2pm for a BOLD celebration of Betsy Petersen's new book I Am Bold and card deck Social Skills Activity Deck for Kids!

This FREE in-store event will feature illustrator Betsy Petersen, games, snacks, and a whole lot of fun!

This event is best for ages 3-9, but all ages are welcome! (Even grownups without kids!)

RSVP by emailing or calling us with your name, email address and the number of people in your party. We need to know how many snacks to have!
Email: events@mcleanandeakin.com
Phone: 231.347.1180

 

About the Book:

Bea is not loud—she is BOLD!

Sometimes people tell Bea she’s just too much. Whether she’s bugging her brother like a buzzing bee, helping out a bit too much in class, or blasting her trombone as loud as it goes, she is often misunderstood. While grownups and even other kids might see Bea as loud, we know that she’s got stuff to say, things to do, and friends to make!

This story is for the child who lives out LOUD and boldly uses their voice to be heard above the crowd. Bea’s story shows us that when the strongest voices are celebrated, their boldness inspires beauty and positive change all around us.

About the Card Deck:

Social Skills Activity Deck for Kids is a fun, interactive tool to help kids build confidence in skills like making new friends, sharing, listening, and teamwork.

Sharing, listening to others, making friends, and understanding one another. It’s a lot to think about—especially if you’re a kid! Don’t worry, Social Skills Activity Deck for Kids is here to help! With 30 super-fun activities, kids can practice different social skills in a super cool way. Before they know it, they’ll be making more friends, sharing their feelings, and solving problems.

Get ready to have a great time together with activities like Dance Party, Take-Turns Tornado, Buddy Maze, Chit-Chat Hat, and even your own Comedy Duo!

About the Illustrator:

Betsy Petersen is an artist, illustrator, and entrepreneur https://www.brighterfun.com/. She’s spent the past seven years building her own art business — collaborating with organizations such as Papyrus, Minnetonka, Childhoods Clothing, and Bravery Magazine. She is the co-author and illustrator of Happy Puppy, Angry Tiger (2021), Feeling All the Feelings Workbook (2023), and the illustrator of I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us.

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