Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome 10 creators of wonderful picture books as we invite you and your young ones to spend the afternoon hearing some wonderful stories, seeing some great illustrations, and having a laugh. Beginning at noon this full house of wonderful authors and artists will share their new creations. Joining us will be, author and artist GENE BARRETTA with his new picture book Zoola Palooza: A Book of Homographs; author and artist duo DEAN FLIESCHER-CAMP and JENNY SLATE will introduce Marcel the Shell With Shoes On: Things About Me, as internet sensation Marcel makes his debut on the printed page; illustrator GIDEON KENDALL will take us to one very wild classroom with Dino Pets Go To School; author LINDA RAVIN LODDING will introduce us to a very busy young girl with The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister; Caldecott Award winner CHRIS RASCHKA will share his two most recent picture books, first the story of a dog and his favorite toy with A Ball for Daisy, and his new felt book for the youngest of readers and listeners, Farmy Farm; and author/artist SELINA ALKO will share Every-day Dress-up, the story of a very imaginative little girl. Finally, we welcome a trio of picture book creators who have come together to create The Fartiste, the true story of performance artist Joseph Pujol who becomes the Fartiste, a sensation of the legendary Moulin Rouge, by producing music from his backside. Joining us will be authors KATHLEEN KRULL and PAUL BREWER and artist BORIS KULIKOV, who have come together to create this colorful book. Starting at noon these wonderful authors and artist will present their new works, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their colorful books. Ages 3-7. 12-2pm.