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Book to be used to explain Bay View Forest
Bay View Elementary School’s “artist in residence” Jim Stahl will return next week with his new book, Wonder in the Woods.
Stahl, who wrote and illustrated the book, will introduce it to the staff. He will also conduct readings for the students in the Bay View School.
“I wrote the book because I believe many of today’s children have lost their sense of wonder,” Stahl said. “Children need to experience life first-hand. Wonder in the Woods will hopefully draw both children and adults off-trail once in a while and reveal the joy of simple discoveries.”
“While it is an imaginary story about what happens in the forest, we will use the book as a learning tool,” explained Bay View teacher Dale Kallio. “Students will learn why leaves change color and other unique things of nature.”
Stahl’s other illustrated books include Red and Tiny String of Pearls. He will be available to sell and autograph Wonder in the Woods. A portion of every sale goes to support Literacy, creativity and health programs for children.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, Oct. 20 – 8:15 a.m.: Wonders in the Woods by Jim Stahl will be introduced with teachers at Bay View. Classroom schedules for the visits by Jim will be developed. Classroom visits begin Monday in the school forest if weather permits. Books will be for sale all week long.
Tuesday, Oct. 21 – 6:00 a.m.: Jim Stahl will be interviewed by WDIO TV. Rob Marohn will attend and represent the school forest. Wonders in the Woods will be on Good Morning Northland; classroom visits as scheduled.
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Classroom visits as scheduled. 6:00 p.m.: Students and community are invited for reading, purchasing and signing of the book at the B.V. Media Center.
Thursday, Oct. 23: Classroom visits as scheduled. 6:00 p.m.: Students and community are invited for reading, purchasing and signing of the book at the Coffee Den in Proctor.
Friday, Oct. 24: Final classroom visits scheduled. Jim Stahl will be available at Bay View School for final purchases and signing of Wonders in the Woods.
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