Storytime with Cátia Chien
Sunday, June 21 at 10:30am

We are excited to welcome this year’s Caldecott medal winner, illustrator Cátia Chien, for a special storytime! Cátia will be sharing her Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, Fireworks, written by Matthew Burgess.

Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display.

POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night—the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP! 

Storytime (and Bug Talk) with Stephanie A. Dole
Sunday, June 28 at 10:30am

Join us for a special storytime and bug talk with entomolgist (and renowned "Beetlelady") Stephanie A. Dole! Stephanie will be sharing her new book, Bug Power: From Super Strength to Web Slinging, and will show us real-life examples of some of the bugs in her book!

What can freeze solid and come back to life? Glow in the dark? Grow their own armor? If you think these superpowers only exist in comic books and action movies, then think again! The real world is filled with bugs that have amazing abilities. In this fascinating book, readers ages 8-12 will learn about these incredible bug powers and more, including how bugs have directly inspired human inventions, such as tough armor, tiny drones and robots, and heatless lights.

Middle Grade Book Club: Wings of Fire
Sunday, June 28 at 4pm

It’s the next meeting of our middle grade book club for ages 9+! Led by bookseller extraordinaire Lorilee, we hope to introduce interested readers to amazing new books and the opportunity to talk about them in a fun, relaxed group setting.

This month’s book is actually many books: any book in the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland. Come talk about one of our favorite middle grade series with fellow FanWings! Please email [email protected] to RSVP. 

Upcoming Meetings

• July: No Meeting
• Sunday, August 30 at 4pm: The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia by Leia Ham

Book Launch with Dashka Slater
Saturday, July 18 at 11am 

We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Dashka Slater back to Linden Tree to celebrate the launch of her wonderful new picture book, The Big One.

Marina was the smallest of the town’s children.
Nana was the oldest of the town’s elders.
But even the old and the small have dreams.

When word spreads around their small fishing town that the Big One is close to shore, Marina and Nana know that they will be the ones to catch the elusive and legendary fish. “When we catch the Big One,” says Nana, “we’ll need four hands to haul him in and two mouths to tell the story.”

They set out in a tiny boat with only grit, gumption, and a rose-ripe peach for bait. But the Big One doesn’t appear that day. Or the day after that. Each time, Marina listens carefully for the swish of the Big One’s tail, but each time there’s nary a nibble on their peach. Nana is certain they’ll catch him, but Marina isn’t so sure anymore. Then one morning, when the mist is so thick they can’t see a thing, something giant nudges the boat. What they find is something much bigger – and astounding – than they could have ever imagined!

Storytime with Rob Sayegh Jr.
Sunday, July 19 at 10:30am

Join us for a special storytime with illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. as he shares his delightful new picture book, Big Rig Pig, written by Claire Tattersfield.

When Miles spends the whole day helping out others, hauling boxes, five tons of apples, and even an entire circus, he learns that maybe he doesn't have to do it all. And that sometimes, it's okay if he's the one who needs help; good friends will always be there to lend a helping hand, or truck!

With bouncy, rhyming text and comically expressive art from New York Times bestselling duo Claire Tattersfield and Rob Sayegh Jr., Big Rig Pig is a sweet and funny story about Miles Bacon, the determined and dependable truck-driving pig. Perfect for little ones who love Things That Go!

Illustration Workshop with Laura G. Lee
Sunday, July 19 at 4pm
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Calling all young artists ages 10-13! Join us this summer for a series of hands-on art workshops led by a trio of talented, published illustrators: 

• Sunday, June 14 at 4pm: Christy Hale, author-illustrator of Reaching Across the Sky, Serious Fun!, and more
• Sunday, July 19 at 4pm: Laura G. Lee, author-illustrator of Soy Sauce!
• Sunday, August 16 at 4pm: Cindy Chang, author-illustrator of How to Draw a Secret 

Each workshop lasts 90 minutes and costs $75. Materials (paper, pens, etc) will be provided and, at the end of each workshop, students will receive a signed copy of one of the featured illustrator’s books. Space for each workshop is limited so sign up now!

Book Launch with Jen de Oliveira
Saturday, July 25 at 11am

We’re excited to welcome author-illustrator Jen de Oliveira back to our store for the launch of her new early graphic novel series, Pip & Pals: Otter Space! Pre-order the book through Linden Tree to get a signed copy and special sticker.

Pip is a playful otter who loves adventure and exploring in her seaside cove with her friends. One day, Pip emerges from the water to find her fur has turned GREEN!? Herman, the hermit crab thinks it's something she ate, but TJ, the tern, knows it can mean only one thing...Pip isn't from the seaside cove, but from Otter Space!

So, hilarious hijinks ensue as the friends figure out how to get Pip back home, only for Pip and her pals to realize that home is wherever her friends are. Dive into this early reader graphic novel series featuring irresistible Pip who is an otter like no other, perfect for emerging readers.

Storytime with Lisa Frenkel Riddiough
Sunday, July 26 at 10:30am

Join us for a special storytime with author Lisa Frenkel Riddiough as she shares her adorable new picture book, Furious Turtle, illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi.

What is Turtle to do when his fishing pole breaks, he isn't the winner of the drawing contest, his number isn't chosen during the prize walk, and the arcade machine won't accept his token? He gets frustrated, flabbergasted, and, of course, furious! But with help from his teacher Ms. Bunny, Turtle learns how to transform his anger into peace.

This second book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series from Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Andrea Tsurumi offers a relatable look at tackling big feelings, losing with grace, and discovering your own calm in the face of chaos.

Outdoor Storytimes
Sundays at 10:30am

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am in front of the store as one of our booksellers (or perhaps a local author) shares some of their favorite read-alouds. (Grab a tasty treat from our neighbors at Manresa Bread while your kids enjoy the stories!) All storytimes feature picture books and are appropriate for all ages.