SPECIAL EVENTS

Our Jewish Book & Arts Fair is a place where kids can have fun, too! Presenting the Oliver Lapin Family Day. Sunday, November 6th is dedicated to children grades Pre K-5th.

Schedule of Events:

9:30 AM -10:20 AM & 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Bully in the Barnyard
Book & Activity for ages 6-9
Ellen Leventhal , Ellen Rothberg , Illustrator Bill Megenhardt

Beloved teacher and author, Ellen Leventhal, teams up again with co-author, Ellen Rothberg and illustrator Bill Megenhardt, for book three featuring the spunky cow, Sue Ellen, showing readers that she has a mind of her own when it comes to things around the farm. In the latest story, Max’s nephew, Jake, comes to visit with big ideas and an even bigger personality. Will Sue Ellen do everything Jake tells her to do, or will she do what she knows is right? With Megenhardt’s bold and colorful illustrations, and “the Ellen’s” catchy narrative that speaks to important issues of respect, love of nature, and love for each other, this new book is another sure hit.

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Craig Parks Concert
“Camp in a Concert ” for ages 3 – 9

Need a slice of summer during the fall? Craig Parks, joined by Russell Angelico, relive camp memories with a fun filled musical event. From day schools to camps and synagogues, Craig Parks has entertained thousands of kids with his high energy music. He has toured in rock bands, appeared with Rick Recht and Craig Taubman, and studied with Debbie Friedman (z”l) and Danny Maseng. Park’s performances draw from his 15 years working as a song leader, youth director, educator, and camp director. With his rockin’ and rhythmic acoustic guitar, Craig leaves kids smiling, laughing, and feeling great about being Jewish! “Craig’s energetic and fun style of song leading brings new life to old favorites and a new love for Jewish songs whenever he strums his guitar,” San Diego Jewish Journal. Kids love Craig.

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM (Ages 3-6) & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Ages 6-9)
Purple Song
Anita Kruse and Lisa Sheinbaum
Book & Music Activity

A flying treble clef? Indeed! In Purple Song, the inaugural book by authors Anita Kruse and Lisa Sheinbaum, Purple Song does fly. Along with her other purple companions, Purple Song lifts the spirits of a lonely friend through the joy of musical colors. Purple Song is the logo for Purple Songs Can Fly, a non-profit organization that provides a creative musical outlet for children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Hospital and their siblings. Sheinbaum serves on its Advisory Board. Kruse is Founder and Executive Director. The songs have flown around the globe and traveled out of this world on two space shuttle missions. Sheinbaum’s beautiful illustrations can be seen in the ERJCC Deutser Art Gallery throughout the Fair. Come prepared to sing and to add your voices to the joy of musical colors.

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kishka for Koppel
Aubrey Davis • PJ Library Author
Book & Activity for ages 3-6

Aubrey Davis has worked as a logger, farmer, salesman and teacher. As he traveled across Europe and North Africa, he discovered traditional folktales and turned his energies to writing and storytelling. The Bagels from Benny award-winning author’s new book once again takes a fresh approach to a classic tale. A magic meat grinder helps a poor Jewish couple learn a little gratitude after the three wishes it grants them go awry. A cautionary story that questions today’s consumerism and excessiveness, Kishka for Koppel, like the best folktales, can help children and adults alike to look beyond and within. For over 30 years Davis has told stories to people of all ages. Now a retired teacher, he taught an oral language program to primary and special needs students for 17 years. “I taught them language through story,” Davis said. “They taught me how to communicate simply, clearly and dramatically.”

12:30 – 1:30 PM • All Ages
Lunch and Learn
Michele Perchonok and special appearance by NASA Astronaut Greg Chamitoff

All activities are open to the public and are FREE (with exception of the Craig Parks concert).